Replacement-level fertility rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.69 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Central African Republic, 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 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-level 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-level 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
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.36 million people (2100)
- Population density 30.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.07 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Central African Republic?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Central African Republic was 2.69 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.85 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.69 in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level 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 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.