Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Moldova or Seychelles?

Moldova, at 2.1 against 2.1 in Seychelles as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and Seychelles?

7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.

Where does this data come from?

Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Replacement-level fertility rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Moldova vs Seychelles: Replacement-level fertility rate

Moldova

2.1

in 2010

Seychelles

2.1

in 2010

Moldova rank

115th

Seychelles rank

115th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Moldova
Seychelles

How they compare

Moldova currently reports 2.1 against 2.1 in Seychelles, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Seychelles ahead.

Moldova ranks 115th and Seychelles ranks 115th of 199 countries.

Across the 7 decades both report, Moldova averaged higher in 3 and Seychelles in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Moldova	Seychelles	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.32	2.4	0.08	Seychelles
1960s	2.23	2.32	0.09	Seychelles
1970s	2.19	2.21	0.02	Seychelles
1980s	2.17	2.13	0.04	Moldova
1990s	2.14	2.11	0.03	Moldova
2000s	2.12	2.1	0.02	Moldova
2010s	2.1	2.1	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Moldova or Seychelles?: Moldova, at 2.1 against 2.1 in Seychelles as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Moldova and Seychelles?: 0, with Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and Seychelles?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Moldova and Seychelles rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Moldova ranks 115th and Seychelles ranks 115th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Replacement-level fertility rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Replacement-level fertility rate
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 1,393 data points, 1950–2010
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

The replacement-level fertility rate (the total fertility rate needed to keep the population size stable over time, without migration) is commonly stated to be 2.1. But the level can vary based on the sex ratio, child mortality rates, and other factors.