Iceland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Total fertility rate
Iceland
1.56
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1.54
in 2025
Iceland rank
33rd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
34th
Total fertility rate over time
- Iceland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 1.56 against 1.54 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.02.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 33rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 34th of 74 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.06 | 1.76 | 0.3018 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 1.88 | 1.8 | 0.0819 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 1.65 | 1.57 | 0.0822 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total fertility rate, Iceland or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Iceland, at 1.56 against 1.54 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total fertility rate between Iceland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 0.02, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for total fertility rate?
- Iceland ranks 33rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 34th of 74 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total fertility rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.