Replacement-level fertility rate in Estonia
Estonia: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.07 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Estonia, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement-level fertility rate in Estonia stood at 2.07. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Estonia peaked at 2.38 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.07, in 2010.
That places Estonia 170th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.38 | — |
| 1960 | 2.17 | -8.8% |
| 1970 | 2.13 | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 2.12 | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.09 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 2.07 | -1.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 2.07 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.08, 100% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 2.07 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.08, 100% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.12 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.12 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.09 | 2.09 | 2.09 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.07 | 2.07 | 2.07 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 170 Austria 2.07 compare
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- 170 Denmark 2.07 compare
- 170 Finland 2.07 compare
- 170 France 2.07 compare
- 170 Germany 2.07 compare
- 170 Guadeloupe 2.07 compare
- 170 Iceland 2.07 compare
- 170 Israel 2.07 compare
- 170 Japan 2.07 compare
- 170 Martinique 2.07 compare
- 170 Netherlands 2.07 compare
- 170 Norway 2.07 compare
- 170 Qatar 2.07 compare
- 170 Slovakia 2.07 compare
- 170 Slovenia 2.07 compare
- 170 Sweden 2.07 compare
- 170 Switzerland 2.07 compare
- 170 United Arab Emirates 2.07 compare
- 170 United Kingdom 2.07 compare
More population data for Estonia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6697 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5636 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6697 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6551 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3052 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 19.31 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 30,706 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Estonia?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Estonia was 2.07 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.07 in 2010.
- How does Estonia rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Estonia ranks 170th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia 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.