Ireland vs Slovakia: Total fertility rate

Ireland
1.6
in 2025
Slovakia
1.57
in 2025
Ireland rank
34th
Slovakia rank
36th

Total fertility rate over time

  • Ireland
  • Slovakia
00.511.52200020122025

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 1.6 against 1.57 in Slovakia, a difference of 0.03.

Across all 26 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 34th and Slovakia ranks 36th of 75 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Slovakia Difference Ahead
2000s 1.96 1.27 0.692 Ireland
2010s 1.88 1.46 0.424 Ireland
2020s 1.64 1.58 0.0575 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total fertility rate, Ireland or Slovakia?
Ireland, at 1.6 against 1.57 in Slovakia as of 2025.
What is the difference in total fertility rate between Ireland and Slovakia?
0.03, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Slovakia?
26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
How do Ireland and Slovakia rank globally for total fertility rate?
Ireland ranks 34th and Slovakia ranks 36th of 75 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Total fertility rate (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Total fertility rate (UN DESA)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
75 places, 1,946 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed