Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Sweden

Sweden: Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate was -1.38 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.38 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 73.6%
World rank
144th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.52 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-9.21 % change on previous year
in 1968
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

-10-505196119922024

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

Analysis

In 2024, fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Sweden stood at -1.38 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 73.6% on the previous year and down 160.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 6.52 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -9.21 % change on previous year, in 1968.

Sweden ranks 144th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Sweden, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 1.84 % change on previous year
1962 1.81 % change on previous year -1.8%
1963 3.56 % change on previous year +96.4%
1964 6.01 % change on previous year +69.0%
1965 -3.24 % change on previous year -153.9%
1966 -0.8368 % change on previous year -74.2%
1967 -3.8 % change on previous year +353.8%
1968 -9.21 % change on previous year +142.5%
1969 -6.76 % change on previous year -26.6%
1970 -0.5181 % change on previous year -92.3%
1971 2.08 % change on previous year -502.1%
1972 -2.55 % change on previous year -222.4%
1973 -2.09 % change on previous year -17.9%
1974 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1975 -5.35 % change on previous year
1976 -5.08 % change on previous year -4.9%
1977 -2.38 % change on previous year -53.2%
1978 -2.44 % change on previous year +2.4%
1979 3.75 % change on previous year -253.8%
1980 1.2 % change on previous year -67.9%
1981 -2.98 % change on previous year -347.0%
1982 -0.6135 % change on previous year -79.4%
1983 -0.6173 % change on previous year +0.6%
1984 3.11 % change on previous year -603.1%
1985 4.82 % change on previous year +55.2%
1986 3.45 % change on previous year -28.4%
1987 2.22 % change on previous year -35.6%
1988 6.52 % change on previous year +193.5%
1989 2.55 % change on previous year -60.9%
1990 5.97 % change on previous year +134.0%
1991 -0.939 % change on previous year -115.7%
1992 -0.9479 % change on previous year +0.9%
1993 -4.78 % change on previous year +404.8%
1994 -5.53 % change on previous year +15.5%
1995 -7.98 % change on previous year +44.3%
1996 -7.51 % change on previous year -5.8%
1997 -5 % change on previous year -33.5%
1998 -1.32 % change on previous year -73.7%
1999 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2000 2.67 % change on previous year
2001 1.95 % change on previous year -26.9%
2002 5.1 % change on previous year +161.6%
2003 3.64 % change on previous year -28.6%
2004 2.34 % change on previous year -35.7%
2005 1.14 % change on previous year -51.1%
2006 4.52 % change on previous year +295.5%
2007 1.62 % change on previous year -64.1%
2008 1.6 % change on previous year -1.6%
2009 1.57 % change on previous year -1.6%
2010 2.06 % change on previous year +31.3%
2011 -4.04 % change on previous year -296.0%
2012 0.5263 % change on previous year -113.0%
2013 -1.05 % change on previous year -299.0%
2014 -0.5291 % change on previous year -49.5%
2015 -1.6 % change on previous year +201.6%
2016 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2017 -3.78 % change on previous year
2018 -1.12 % change on previous year -70.3%
2019 -2.84 % change on previous year +152.8%
2020 -2.34 % change on previous year -17.7%
2021 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2022 -8.38 % change on previous year
2023 -5.23 % change on previous year -37.6%
2024 -1.38 % change on previous year -73.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -1.18 % change on previous year -9.21 % change on previous year 6.01 % change on previous year 9
1970s -1.46 % change on previous year -5.35 % change on previous year 3.75 % change on previous year 10
1980s 1.97 % change on previous year -2.98 % change on previous year 6.52 % change on previous year 10
1990s -2.8 % change on previous year -7.98 % change on previous year 5.97 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.61 % change on previous year 1.14 % change on previous year 5.1 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.24 % change on previous year -4.04 % change on previous year 2.06 % change on previous year 10
2020s -3.47 % change on previous year -8.38 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 5

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  3. 143 Sudan -1.36 % change on previous year compare
  4. 145 Senegal -1.39 % change on previous year compare
  5. 146 Tanzania, United Republic of -1.41 % change on previous year compare
  6. 147 Cameroon -1.41 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Sweden?
Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Sweden was -1.38 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 6.52 % change on previous year in 1988.
What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was -9.21 % change on previous year in 1968.
How does Sweden rank for fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate?
Sweden ranks 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 160.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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.