Comparison of fertility rates in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Comparison of fertility rates was 1.5 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Comparison of fertility rates in French Polynesia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, comparison of fertility rates in French Polynesia stood at 1.5. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates in French Polynesia peaked at 6 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 2023.
French Polynesia ranks 169th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.85 | 5.47 | 6 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.95 | 5.82 | 6 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.79 | 3.94 | 5.63 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.77 | 3.49 | 3.94 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 2.49 | 3.43 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.29 | 2.12 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.87 | 1.57 | 2.17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.53 | 1.5 | 1.57 | 4 |
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More population data for French Polynesia
- Population growth rate -1.13 (2100)
- Population density 53.84 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6,044 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.13 (2100)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.49 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.49 (2024)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.49 (2024)
- Fertility rate vs share that are religious 1.5 (2023)
- Effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to surviv 1.49 (2023)
- Fertility rate by age group 24.34 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates in French Polynesia?
- Comparison of fertility rates in French Polynesia was 1.5 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 1955.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 2023.
- How does French Polynesia rank for comparison of fertility rates?
- French Polynesia ranks 169th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Comparison of fertility rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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