Replacement fertility rate in Senegal
Senegal: Replacement fertility rate was 2.24 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.24
World rank
52nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.74
in 1950
All-time low
2.24
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Senegal, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement fertility rate in Senegal stood at 2.24. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Senegal peaked at 3.74 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.24, in 2010.
Senegal ranks 52nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.74 | — |
| 1960 | 3.49 | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 3.33 | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 2.75 | -17.4% |
| 1990 | 2.51 | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 2.45 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 2.24 | -8.6% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 2.24 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal'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 | 3.74 | 3.74 | 3.74 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.49 | 3.49 | 3.49 | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.33 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More population data for Senegal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.7576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,563 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.44 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4124 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.346 (2100)
- Population density 244.19 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Senegal?
- Replacement fertility rate in Senegal was 2.24 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.74 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.24 in 2010.
- How does Senegal rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Senegal ranks 52nd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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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