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

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

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

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.

Seychelles vs Venezuela: Replacement-level fertility rate

Seychelles

2.1

in 2010

Venezuela

2.1

in 2010

Seychelles rank

115th

Venezuela rank

115th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Seychelles
Venezuela

How they compare

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

Across all 7 years both countries report, Venezuela has been ahead every year.

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

Venezuela has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Seychelles	Venezuela	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.4	2.54	0.14	Venezuela
1960s	2.32	2.37	0.05	Venezuela
1970s	2.21	2.25	0.04	Venezuela
1980s	2.13	2.17	0.04	Venezuela
1990s	2.11	2.13	0.02	Venezuela
2000s	2.1	2.11	0.01	Venezuela
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, Seychelles or Venezuela?: Seychelles, at 2.1 against 2.1 in Venezuela as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Seychelles and Venezuela?: 0, with Seychelles ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Seychelles and Venezuela?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Seychelles and Venezuela rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Seychelles ranks 115th and Venezuela 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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About this data

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: 07 August 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.