Replacement-level fertility rate in Philippines
Philippines: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.15 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 2.15, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Philippines peaked at 2.6 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.15, in 2010.
That places Philippines 79th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.6 | — |
| 1960 | 2.48 | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 2.36 | -4.8% |
| 1980 | 2.3 | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 2.22 | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 2.18 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 2.15 | -1.4% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 2.15 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.12, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 2.15 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.13, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.48 | 2.48 | 2.48 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.36 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More population data for Philippines
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.167 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0898 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 157,892 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.32 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6047 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 383.08 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.22 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Philippines?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Philippines was 2.15 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.15 in 2010.
- How does Philippines rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Philippines ranks 79th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.