Replacement-level fertility rate in Italy
Italy: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.08 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Italy, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement-level fertility rate in Italy stood at 2.08. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Italy peaked at 2.27 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.08, in 2000.
Italy ranks 148th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.27 | — |
| 1960 | 2.19 | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 2.14 | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 2.1 | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 2.09 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 2.08 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2.08 | +0.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 2.08 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.08, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy'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 | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 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 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 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 Ireland 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 Italy
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Italy?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Italy was 2.08 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 2.27 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.08 in 2000.
- How does Italy rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Italy ranks 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy 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.