Replacement-level fertility rate in Gabon
Gabon: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.26 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Gabon, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement-level fertility rate in Gabon stood at 2.26. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Gabon peaked at 3.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.26, in 2010.
Gabon ranks 44th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.5 | — |
| 1960 | 3.25 | -7.1% |
| 1970 | 2.81 | -13.5% |
| 1980 | 2.49 | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 2.37 | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 2.39 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 2.26 | -5.4% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 2.26 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.12, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 2.26 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.81 | 2.81 | 2.81 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.26 | 2.26 | 2.26 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More population data for Gabon
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6319 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6319 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.6% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 467,914 people (2100)
- Population density 26.79 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.6% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0336 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.78 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Gabon?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Gabon was 2.26 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.26 in 2010.
- How does Gabon rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Gabon ranks 44th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gabon 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.