Replacement-level fertility rate in Madagascar
Madagascar: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.25 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Madagascar, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement-level fertility rate in Madagascar is 2.25, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Madagascar peaked at 3.62 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.25, in 2010.
Madagascar ranks 46th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.62 | — |
| 1960 | 3.24 | -10.5% |
| 1970 | 2.94 | -9.3% |
| 1980 | 2.8 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 2.66 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 2.37 | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 2.25 | -5.1% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 2.25 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.39, 94% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 2.25 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 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.24 | 3.24 | 3.24 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.94 | 2.94 | 2.94 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More population data for Madagascar
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.445 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.153 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.445 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2896 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 146.69 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.06 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 3.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Madagascar?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Madagascar was 2.25 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.62 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 in 2010.
- How does Madagascar rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Madagascar ranks 46th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.