Replacement-level fertility rate in Cambodia
Cambodia: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.19 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Cambodia, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement-level fertility rate in Cambodia stood at 2.19. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Cambodia peaked at 3.47 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 2.19, in 2010.
Cambodia ranks 62nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.31 | — |
| 1960 | 3.23 | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 3.47 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 3.02 | -13.0% |
| 1990 | 2.56 | -15.2% |
| 2000 | 2.35 | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 2.19 | -6.8% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 2.19 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 98% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 2.19 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.13, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.31 | 3.31 | 3.31 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.23 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.47 | 3.47 | 3.47 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More population data for Cambodia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5337 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.20 million people (2100)
- Population density 128.82 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6579 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8407 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Cambodia?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Cambodia was 2.19 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.47 in 1970.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.19 in 2010.
- How does Cambodia rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Cambodia ranks 62nd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.