Replacement fertility rate in Iran
Iran: Replacement fertility rate was 2.11 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.11
World rank
106th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.5
in 1950
All-time low
2.11
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Iran, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement fertility rate in Iran stood at 2.11. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Iran peaked at 3.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.11, in 2010.
That places Iran 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.5 | — |
| 1960 | 3.04 | -13.1% |
| 1970 | 2.7 | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 2.38 | -11.9% |
| 1990 | 2.24 | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 2.15 | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 2.11 | -1.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2.11 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.12, 100% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iran's 2.11 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.12, 100% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.04 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More population data for Iran
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6632 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.91 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6632 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5902 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 99,007 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4819 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5653 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.673 (2100)
- Population density 49.33 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.09 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Iran?
- Replacement fertility rate in Iran was 2.11 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.11 in 2010.
- How does Iran rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Iran ranks 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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