Replacement fertility rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Replacement fertility rate was 2.69 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.69
World rank
2nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.85
in 1950
All-time low
2.69
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Central African Republic, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Central African Republic is 2.69, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Central African Republic peaked at 3.85 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.69, in 2010.
Central African Republic ranks 2nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Replacement fertility rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.85 | — |
| 1960 | 3.48 | -9.6% |
| 1970 | 3.05 | -12.4% |
| 1980 | 2.76 | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 2.83 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 2.97 | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 2.69 | -9.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 2.69 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.39, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 2.69 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.48 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.05 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.97 | 2.97 | 2.97 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.69 | 2.69 | 2.69 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 1 Nigeria 2.71 compare
- 3 Chad 2.68 compare
- 4 Sierra Leone 2.66 compare
- 5 Cote d'Ivoire 2.6 compare
More population data for Central African Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.8749 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,533 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.39 (2100)
- Population density 30.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.36 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Central African Republic?
- Replacement fertility rate in Central African Republic was 2.69 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.85 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.69 in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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