Replacement-level fertility rate in Namibia
Namibia: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.22 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Namibia, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement-level fertility rate in Namibia stood at 2.22. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Namibia peaked at 3.14 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.22, in 2010.
Namibia ranks 56th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.14 | — |
| 1960 | 2.8 | -10.8% |
| 1970 | 2.57 | -8.2% |
| 1980 | 2.4 | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 2.29 | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 2.42 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 2.22 | -8.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 2.22 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 99% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 2.22 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 94% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.14 | 3.14 | 3.14 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 56 East Timor 2.22 compare
- 56 Micronesia (country) 2.22 compare
- 59 Bhutan 2.21 compare
- 59 China 2.21 compare
- 59 Myanmar 2.21 compare
More population data for Namibia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.6736 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1475 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,780 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4525 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Population density 7.16 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 357,079 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Namibia?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Namibia was 2.22 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.14 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.22 in 2010.
- How does Namibia rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Namibia ranks 56th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia 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.