Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Canada
Canada: Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate was -1.57 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-1.57 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 69.9%
World rank
158th
of 215 countries
All-time high
5.36 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-11.75 % change on previous year
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Canada, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Canada stood at -1.57 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 69.9% on the previous year and up 40.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, fertility vs unmet contraception, 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.
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -1.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -1.92 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 1963 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1964 | -4.19 % change on previous year | +108.2% |
| 1965 | -9.87 % change on previous year | +135.7% |
| 1966 | -11.75 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 1967 | -8.04 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1968 | -5.62 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1969 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -61.2% |
| 1970 | -3.26 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 1971 | -5.18 % change on previous year | +59.1% |
| 1972 | -7.52 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 1973 | -4.55 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1974 | -2.8 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1975 | -0.7077 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1976 | -1.54 % change on previous year | +116.9% |
| 1977 | -0.7795 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 1978 | -0.7856 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1979 | -0.7919 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1980 | -0.7982 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1981 | -2.3 % change on previous year | +188.0% |
| 1982 | -0.5882 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 1983 | -0.5917 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1984 | -1.79 % change on previous year | +201.8% |
| 1985 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -167.9% |
| 1986 | 0.2994 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 1987 | 0.2985 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 5.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 1991 | -6.01 % change on previous year | -277.3% |
| 1992 | -0.5814 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 1993 | -1.17 % change on previous year | +101.2% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | -1.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | -2.4 % change on previous year | +102.4% |
| 1997 | -3.68 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 1998 | -0.6369 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1999 | -0.641 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2000 | -2.58 % change on previous year | +302.6% |
| 2001 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -177.0% |
| 2002 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -165.4% |
| 2003 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -252.0% |
| 2004 | 0.6452 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2005 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +98.7% |
| 2006 | 3.16 % change on previous year | +146.8% |
| 2007 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 2008 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2009 | -0.5882 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 2010 | -2.37 % change on previous year | +302.4% |
| 2011 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -1.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -0.6211 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -0.625 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2017 | -2.52 % change on previous year | +302.5% |
| 2018 | -2.58 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2019 | -2.65 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2020 | -4.08 % change on previous year | +54.1% |
| 2021 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -152.1% |
| 2022 | -6.94 % change on previous year | -426.4% |
| 2023 | -5.22 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2024 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's -1.57 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.7048 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
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
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2634 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.33 million people (2100)
- Population density 6.1 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7644 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Canada?
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Canada was -1.57 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 5.36 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest fertility vs unmet contraception, 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 vs unmet contraception, 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 vs unmet contraception, 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 vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
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.