Replacement-level fertility rate in Eswatini
Eswatini: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.38 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Eswatini, 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 Eswatini is 2.38, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Eswatini peaked at 3.19 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.37, in 1990.
Eswatini ranks 24th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.19 | — |
| 1960 | 2.97 | -6.9% |
| 1970 | 2.75 | -7.4% |
| 1980 | 2.49 | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 2.37 | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 2.7 | +13.9% |
| 2010 | 2.38 | -11.9% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 2.38 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 2.38 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.19 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.97 | 2.97 | 2.97 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More population data for Eswatini
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.312 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 74,031 people (2100)
- Population density 77.96 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.7328 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Eswatini?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Eswatini was 2.38 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 3.19 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.37 in 1990.
- How does Eswatini rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Eswatini ranks 24th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.