Comparison of fertility rates in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Comparison of fertility rates was 3.56 in 2023. βΌ Falling
Comparison of fertility rates in Solomon Islands, 1950β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for comparison of fertility rates in Solomon Islands is 3.56, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates in Solomon Islands peaked at 7.16 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 3.56, in 2023.
Solomon Islands ranks 44th of 229 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.12 | 7.07 | 7.16 | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.02 | 6.95 | 7.07 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.95 | 6.82 | 7.01 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.38 | 5.87 | 6.77 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.32 | 4.86 | 5.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.49 | 4.35 | 4.76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.66 | 3.56 | 3.75 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
- 41 Sao Tome and Principe 3.64 compare
- 42 Pakistan 3.6 compare
- 43 Vanuatu 3.6 compare
- 45 Uzbekistan 3.5 compare
- 46 Ghana 3.4 compare
- 47 French Guiana 3.39 compare
More population data for Solomon Islands
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.205 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 114,738 (2100)
- Population density 66.07 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.205 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5357 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.01 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,225 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.01 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.51 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 0 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates in Solomon Islands?
- Comparison of fertility rates in Solomon Islands was 3.56 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 7.16 in 1952.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.56 in 2023.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for comparison of fertility rates?
- Solomon Islands ranks 44th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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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