Netherlands vs Slovakia: Replacement-level fertility rate
Netherlands
2.07
in 2010
Slovakia
2.07
in 2010
Netherlands rank
170th
Slovakia rank
170th
Replacement-level fertility rate over time
- Netherlands
- Slovakia
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 2.07 against 2.07 in Slovakia, a difference of 0.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Slovakia has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 170th and Slovakia ranks 170th of 199 countries.
Slovakia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.15 | 2.28 | 0.13 | Slovakia |
| 1960s | 2.11 | 2.13 | 0.02 | Slovakia |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 2.12 | 0.02 | Slovakia |
| 1980s | 2.09 | 2.1 | 0.01 | Slovakia |
| 1990s | 2.08 | 2.09 | 0.01 | Slovakia |
| 2000s | 2.08 | 2.08 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 2.07 | 2.07 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Netherlands or Slovakia?
- Netherlands, at 2.07 against 2.07 in Slovakia as of 2010.
- What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Netherlands and Slovakia?
- 0, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Slovakia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
- How do Netherlands and Slovakia rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Netherlands ranks 170th and Slovakia ranks 170th 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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About this data
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.