Replacement fertility rate in Ireland
Ireland: Replacement fertility rate was 2.08 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.08
World rank
148th
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.23
in 1950
All-time low
2.08
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Ireland, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Ireland is 2.08, measured in 2010. 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 fertility rate in Ireland peaked at 2.23 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.08, in 2010.
That places Ireland 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.23 | — |
| 1960 | 2.16 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 2.13 | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 2.11 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 2.1 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.08 | -1.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2.08 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.08, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2.08 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.08, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 148 Australia 2.08 compare
- 148 Canada 2.08 compare
- 148 Croatia 2.08 compare
- 148 Cuba 2.08 compare
- 148 French Guiana 2.08 compare
- 148 French Polynesia 2.08 compare
- 148 Greece 2.08 compare
- 148 Hong Kong 2.08 compare
- 148 Hungary 2.08 compare
- 148 Italy 2.08 compare
- 148 Kuwait 2.08 compare
- 148 Lithuania 2.08 compare
- 148 Malta 2.08 compare
- 148 New Zealand 2.08 compare
- 148 North Macedonia 2.08 compare
- 148 Poland 2.08 compare
- 148 Portugal 2.08 compare
- 148 Puerto Rico 2.08 compare
- 148 Serbia 2.08 compare
- 148 Spain 2.08 compare
- 148 United States 2.08 compare
More population data for Ireland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1157 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,725 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5372 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1844 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.455 (2100)
- Population density 76.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 217,052 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Ireland?
- Replacement fertility rate in Ireland was 2.08 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.23 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.08 in 2010.
- How does Ireland rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Ireland ranks 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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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