Replacement fertility rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Replacement fertility rate was 2.24 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.24
World rank
52nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.93
in 1950
All-time low
2.24
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 2.24, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 2.93 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.24, in 2010.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 52nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.93 | — |
| 1960 | 2.68 | -8.5% |
| 1970 | 2.5 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 2.38 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 2.34 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 2.3 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 2.24 | -2.6% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 2.24 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 2.24 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 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.34 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
More population data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -8.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 366.66 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.518 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.248 (2100)
- Population density 556.27 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,182 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Replacement fertility rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 2.24 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 2.93 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.24 in 2010.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 52nd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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