Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Lebanon
Lebanon: Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate was -1.06 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1.06 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 21.1%
World rank
119th
of 236 countries
All-time high
2.97 % change on previous year
in 2010
All-time low
-3.88 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Lebanon, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded -1.06 % change on previous year for comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is down 21.1% on the previous year and down 255.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Lebanon peaked at 2.97 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -3.88 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Lebanon 119th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | -0.1034 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0.1035 % change on previous year | -200.1% |
| 1954 | 0.0172 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1955 | 0.0861 % change on previous year | +399.9% |
| 1956 | 0.0172 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1957 | -0.0516 % change on previous year | -399.9% |
| 1958 | 0.1377 % change on previous year | -366.8% |
| 1959 | 0.4126 % change on previous year | +199.6% |
| 1960 | 0.6163 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 1961 | 0.2382 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1962 | 0.1867 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1963 | 0.0508 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1964 | -0.9145 % change on previous year | -1899.1% |
| 1965 | -1.42 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 1966 | -1.58 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1967 | -1.9 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 1968 | -2.17 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 1969 | -2.42 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1970 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1971 | -2.66 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1972 | -2.73 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1973 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1974 | -2.84 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1975 | -2.86 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1976 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1977 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1978 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1979 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1980 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1981 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1982 | -2.48 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 1983 | -3.14 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 1984 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1985 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +67.9% |
| 1986 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 1987 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1988 | -0.8187 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1989 | -0.855 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1990 | -2.82 % change on previous year | +230.4% |
| 1991 | -3.24 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 1992 | -3.48 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1993 | -3.77 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1994 | -3.88 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1995 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1996 | -0.9908 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 1997 | -1.15 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 1998 | -0.7124 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1999 | -0.642 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2000 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 2001 | -0.9231 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2002 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +122.9% |
| 2003 | -2.62 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 2004 | -3.22 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 2005 | -3.66 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2006 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2007 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2008 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 2009 | 0.8748 % change on previous year | -166.4% |
| 2010 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +239.1% |
| 2011 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -62.0% |
| 2013 | 0.6823 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2014 | 0.593 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2015 | 0.2947 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 2016 | 0.3359 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2017 | -0.7531 % change on previous year | -324.2% |
| 2018 | -1.05 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2019 | -0.8522 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2020 | -0.8165 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2021 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 2022 | -0.876 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2023 | -1.06 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.0688 % change on previous year | -0.1034 % change on previous year | 0.4126 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -0.9317 % change on previous year | -2.42 % change on previous year | 0.6163 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.62 % change on previous year | -2.86 % change on previous year | -2.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.9 % change on previous year | -3.42 % change on previous year | -0.8187 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.42 % change on previous year | -3.88 % change on previous year | -0.642 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.81 % change on previous year | -3.66 % change on previous year | 0.8748 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6128 % change on previous year | -1.05 % change on previous year | 2.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.9591 % change on previous year | -1.08 % change on previous year | -0.8165 % change on previous year | 4 |
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More population data for Lebanon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2181 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4769 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,938 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -1.03 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5028 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 703.09 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 333,428 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Lebanon?
- Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Lebanon was -1.06 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 2.97 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.88 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Lebanon rank for comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate?
- Lebanon ranks 119th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 255.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Comparison of fertility rates. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children Human Fertility Database (2025); UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Comparison of fertility rates. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.