Replacement fertility rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Replacement fertility rate was 2.25 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.25
World rank
46th
of 199 countries
All-time high
5.28
in 1990
All-time low
2.25
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Rwanda, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 2.25 for replacement 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 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 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
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 23,030 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.217 (2100)
- Population density 1,329 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.01 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Rwanda?
- Replacement fertility rate in Rwanda was 2.25 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 5.28 in 1990.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 in 2010.
- How does Rwanda rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Rwanda ranks 46th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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