Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Namibia

Namibia: Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate was -0.0311 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.0311 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 97.2%
World rank
44th
of 215 countries
All-time high
0.9134 % change on previous year
in 1963
All-time low
-5.54 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Namibia, 1961–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Namibia is -0.0311 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 97.2% on the previous year and up 93.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 0.9134 % change on previous year in 1963 and was at its lowest, -5.54 % change on previous year, in 1995.

Namibia ranks 44th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.4634 % change on previous year 0.0923 % change on previous year 0.9134 % change on previous year 9
1970s -0.301 % change on previous year -1.1 % change on previous year 0.1844 % change on previous year 10
1980s -1.34 % change on previous year -1.64 % change on previous year -0.9174 % change on previous year 10
1990s -2.82 % change on previous year -5.54 % change on previous year 0.24 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.27 % change on previous year -4.11 % change on previous year 0.8401 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.6457 % change on previous year -1.76 % change on previous year 0.6606 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.16 % change on previous year -1.67 % change on previous year -0.0311 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 45 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) -0.0962 % change on previous year compare
  2. 46 Gibraltar -0.1589 % change on previous year compare
  3. 47 Micronesia (Federated States of) -0.182 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 215 places β†’

More population data for Namibia

All data for Namibia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Namibia?
Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Namibia was -0.0311 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 0.9134 % change on previous year in 1963.
What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was -5.54 % change on previous year in 1995.
How does Namibia rank for fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate?
Namibia ranks 44th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 93.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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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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.

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Indicator
Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
215 places, 13,726 data points, 1961–2024
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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.