Replacement-level fertility rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.25 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Rwanda, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 2.25 for replacement-level fertility rate in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Rwanda peaked at 5.28 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.25, in 2010.
Rwanda ranks 46th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Replacement-level fertility rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.37 | — |
| 1960 | 3.17 | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 3.07 | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 2.81 | -8.5% |
| 1990 | 5.28 | +87.9% |
| 2000 | 2.7 | -48.9% |
| 2010 | 2.25 | -16.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 2.25 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.39, 94% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda'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 | 3.37 | 3.37 | 3.37 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.17 | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.07 | 3.07 | 3.07 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.81 | 2.81 | 2.81 | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.28 | 5.28 | 5.28 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 44 Gabon 2.26 compare
- 44 South Africa 2.26 compare
- 46 Azerbaijan 2.25 compare
- 46 Botswana 2.25 compare
- 46 Eritrea 2.25 compare
- 46 Laos 2.25 compare
- 46 Madagascar 2.25 compare
More population data for Rwanda
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5502 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.01 million people (2100)
- Population density 1,329 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Rwanda?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 5.28 in 1990.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 in 2010.
- How does Rwanda rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Rwanda ranks 46th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.