Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Australia

Australia: Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate was -1.2 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.2 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 85.1%
World rank
132nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
7.53 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-10.39 % change on previous year
in 1975
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Australia, 1961–2024

-10-50510196119922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Australia is -1.2 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 85.1% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Australia peaked at 7.53 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -10.39 % change on previous year, in 1975.

Australia ranks 132nd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -1.94 % change on previous year -5.58 % change on previous year 2.52 % change on previous year 9
1970s -3.98 % change on previous year -10.39 % change on previous year 3.57 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.3404 % change on previous year -4.37 % change on previous year 4.51 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.4458 % change on previous year -2.79 % change on previous year 3.48 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.18 % change on previous year -0.9681 % change on previous year 5.59 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.71 % change on previous year -4.77 % change on previous year -0.0574 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.08 % change on previous year -8.04 % change on previous year 7.53 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 129 Haiti -1.17 % change on previous year compare
  2. 130 Tajikistan, Republic of -1.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 131 Guam -1.19 % change on previous year compare
  4. 133 Cambodia -1.2 % change on previous year compare
  5. 134 Naoero, Republic of -1.23 % change on previous year compare
  6. 135 Solomon Islands -1.24 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 215 places β†’

More population data for Australia

All data for Australia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Australia?
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Australia was -1.2 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 7.53 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was -10.39 % change on previous year in 1975.
How does Australia rank for fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate?
Australia ranks 132nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Fertility vs unmet contraception, 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 vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.