Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Canada
Canada: Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate was -1.57 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Canada, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Canada stood at -1.57 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 69.9% on the previous year and up 40.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Canada peaked at 5.36 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -11.75 % change on previous year, in 1966.
That places Canada 158th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -5.23 % change on previous year | -11.75 % change on previous year | -1.52 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -2.79 % change on previous year | -7.52 % change on previous year | -0.7077 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1104 % change on previous year | -2.3 % change on previous year | 5.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.29 % change on previous year | -6.01 % change on previous year | 3.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8835 % change on previous year | -2.58 % change on previous year | 3.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.38 % change on previous year | -2.65 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.14 % change on previous year | -6.94 % change on previous year | 2.13 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 155 Mauritania -1.53 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Algeria -1.55 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Ghana -1.56 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Zambia -1.58 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Greece -1.59 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Malawi -1.59 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Canada
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,891 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7644 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.327 (2100)
- Population density 6.1 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.33 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.327 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.7644 % change on previous year (2030)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 269,496 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, per capita 0.0065 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Canada?
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Canada was -1.57 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 5.36 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.75 % change on previous year in 1966.
- How does Canada rank for fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate?
- Canada ranks 158th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility, 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 Fertility and wanted fertility. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fertility and wanted fertility Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility and wanted fertility. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.