Replacement fertility rate in Australia
Australia: Replacement fertility rate was 2.08 in 2010. ▬ Flat
Latest (2010)
2.08
World rank
148th
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.14
in 1950
All-time low
2.08
in 2000
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Australia, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Australia is 2.08, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Australia peaked at 2.14 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.08, in 2000.
Australia ranks 148th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.14 | — |
| 1960 | 2.13 | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 2.11 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 2.09 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 2.09 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.08 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2.08 | +0.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 2.08 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.08, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Australia's 2.08 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.13, 98% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.09 | 2.09 | 2.09 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.09 | 2.09 | 2.09 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 148 Canada 2.08 compare
- 148 Croatia 2.08 compare
- 148 Cuba 2.08 compare
- 148 French Guiana 2.08 compare
- 148 French Polynesia 2.08 compare
- 148 Greece 2.08 compare
- 148 Hong Kong 2.08 compare
- 148 Hungary 2.08 compare
- 148 Ireland 2.08 compare
- 148 Italy 2.08 compare
- 148 Kuwait 2.08 compare
- 148 Lithuania 2.08 compare
- 148 Malta 2.08 compare
- 148 New Zealand 2.08 compare
- 148 North Macedonia 2.08 compare
- 148 Poland 2.08 compare
- 148 Portugal 2.08 compare
- 148 Puerto Rico 2.08 compare
- 148 Serbia 2.08 compare
- 148 Spain 2.08 compare
- 148 United States 2.08 compare
More population data for Australia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5755 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2553 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,193 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8589 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.503 (2100)
- Population density 5.61 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.09 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Australia?
- Replacement fertility rate in Australia was 2.08 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.14 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.08 in 2000.
- How does Australia rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Australia ranks 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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