Replacement-level fertility rate in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.29 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea is 2.29, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Papua New Guinea peaked at 3.36 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.29, in 2010.
Papua New Guinea ranks 38th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.36 | 3.36 | 3.36 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.07 | 3.07 | 3.07 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.71 | 2.71 | 2.71 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.46 | 2.46 | 2.46 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.33 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 1 |
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More population data for Papua New Guinea
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 41.16 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.15 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.07 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.07 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 7,732 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.07 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 3.1 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.9 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Papua New Guinea?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Papua New Guinea was 2.29 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.36 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.29 in 2010.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 38th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.