Fertility and wanted fertility in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.39 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.39
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
179th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.83
in 1961
All-time low
1.38
in 2023
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Fertility and wanted fertility in Saint Lucia, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility and wanted fertility in Saint Lucia is 1.39, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in Saint Lucia peaked at 6.83 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1.38, in 2023.
That places Saint Lucia 179th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility and wanted fertility in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.77 | — |
| 1961 | 6.83 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 6.82 | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 6.72 | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 6.76 | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 6.69 | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 6.61 | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 6.51 | -1.5% |
| 1968 | 6.39 | -1.9% |
| 1969 | 6.25 | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 6.1 | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 5.95 | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 5.81 | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 5.69 | -2.2% |
| 1974 | 5.57 | -2.0% |
| 1975 | 5.36 | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 5.16 | -3.7% |
| 1977 | 4.97 | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 4.83 | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 4.58 | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 4.41 | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 4.28 | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 4.17 | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 4.08 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 4.02 | -1.6% |
| 1985 | 3.97 | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 3.8 | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 3.61 | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 3.44 | -4.9% |
| 1989 | 3.31 | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 3.24 | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 3.19 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 3.11 | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 3 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 3.03 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 3.03 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 2.71 | -10.4% |
| 1997 | 2.74 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 2.4 | -12.4% |
| 1999 | 2.5 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 2.21 | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 2.12 | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 2.03 | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 1.94 | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 1.86 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 1.81 | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 1.76 | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.7 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.74 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 1.67 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 1.5 | -10.3% |
| 2012 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.49 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 1.47 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 1.46 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 1.45 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 1.44 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 1.42 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 1.41 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1.4 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 1.39 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 1.38 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 1.39 | +0.4% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 1.39 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.8, 77% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 1.39 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.62, 85% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.63 | 6.25 | 6.83 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.4 | 4.58 | 6.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.91 | 3.31 | 4.41 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 2.4 | 3.24 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.89 | 1.7 | 2.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 | 1.42 | 1.67 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 | 1.38 | 1.41 | 5 |
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More population data for Saint Lucia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9618 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.4099 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9618 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8104 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 177.86 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1629 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.959 (2100)
- Population density 177.41 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4,097 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility in Saint Lucia?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in Saint Lucia was 1.39 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.83 in 1961.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.38 in 2023.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- Saint Lucia ranks 179th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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