What is replacement-level fertility rate in Germany?

Replacement-level fertility rate in Germany 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 Germany?

The highest recorded value was 2.2 in 1950.

What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was 2.07 in 2010.

How does Germany rank for replacement-level fertility rate?

Germany ranks 170th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.

Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Germany 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.

Replacement-level fertility rate in Germany

Name: Replacement-level fertility rate in Germany
Creator: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Germany: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.07 in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)

2.07

World rank

170th

of 199 countries

All-time high

2.2

in 1950

All-time low

2.07

in 2010

Years of data

1950–2010

Replacement-level fertility rate in Germany, 1950–2010

Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2010, replacement-level fertility rate in Germany stood at 2.07. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Germany peaked at 2.2 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.07, in 2010.

Germany ranks 170th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	2.2	2.2	2.2	1
1960s	2.15	2.15	2.15	1
1970s	2.12	2.12	2.12	1
1980s	2.1	2.1	2.1	1
1990s	2.09	2.09	2.09	1
2000s	2.08	2.08	2.08	1
2010s	2.07	2.07	2.07	1

Countries ranked near Germany

170 Austria 2.07 compare
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170 Czechia 2.07 compare
170 Denmark 2.07 compare
170 Estonia 2.07 compare
170 Finland 2.07 compare
170 France 2.07 compare
170 Iceland 2.07 compare
170 Israel 2.07 compare
170 Japan 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

See the full ranking of 199 places →

More population data for Germany

Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
World population growth -0.0% (2100)
Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.36 births per woman (2024)
Refugees by country of asylum 2.75 million people (2024)
Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.36 births per woman (2024)
Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.36 births per woman (2024)
Natural population growth rate -0.4% (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 1.44 live births per woman (2023)

All data for Germany →

Frequently asked questions

What is replacement-level fertility rate in Germany?: Replacement-level fertility rate in Germany 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 Germany?: The highest recorded value was 2.2 in 1950.
What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 2.07 in 2010.
How does Germany rank for replacement-level fertility rate?: Germany ranks 170th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany 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

Indicator: Replacement-level fertility rate
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 1,393 data points, 1950–2010
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.