Replacement-level fertility rate in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.25 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Azerbaijan, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement-level fertility rate in Azerbaijan is 2.25, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Azerbaijan peaked at 2.55 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.25, in 2010.
Azerbaijan ranks 46th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.55 | — |
| 1960 | 2.45 | -3.9% |
| 1970 | 2.38 | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 2.36 | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 2.31 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 2.34 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 2.25 | -3.8% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 2.25 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.12, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 2.25 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.08, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.36 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2.31 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.34 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More population data for Azerbaijan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0077 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7053 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,867 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.3522 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1954 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 121.25 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 458,644 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Azerbaijan?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Azerbaijan was 2.25 in 2010, according to Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.55 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 in 2010.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Azerbaijan ranks 46th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement-level fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The replacement-level fertility rate (the total fertility rate needed to keep the population size stable over time, without migration) is commonly stated to be 2.1. But the level can vary based on the sex ratio, child mortality rates, and other factors.