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.
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 |
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More population data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.248 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,182 (2100)
- Population density 556.27 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.248 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.6 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 3.6 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 3.6 (2024)
- Natural population growth 2.26 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 3.64 (2023)
- Children per woman fertility rate vs level of prosperity 3.64 (2023)
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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