What is replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles?

Replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles was 2.1 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 Seychelles?

The highest recorded value was 2.4 in 1950.

What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Seychelles?

The lowest recorded value was 2.1 in 2000.

How does Seychelles rank for replacement-level fertility rate?

Seychelles ranks 115th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.

Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Seychelles?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Seychelles 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.

Replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles

Name: Replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles
Creator: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Seychelles: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.1 in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)

2.1

World rank

115th

of 199 countries

All-time high

2.4

in 1950

All-time low

2.1

in 2000

Years of data

1950–2010

Replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles, 1950–2010

Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2010, replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles stood at 2.1. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles peaked at 2.4 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.1, in 2000.

Seychelles ranks 115th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	2.4	2.4	2.4	1
1960s	2.32	2.32	2.32	1
1970s	2.21	2.21	2.21	1
1980s	2.13	2.13	2.13	1
1990s	2.11	2.11	2.11	1
2000s	2.1	2.1	2.1	1
2010s	2.1	2.1	2.1	1

Countries ranked near Seychelles

115 Aruba 2.1 compare
115 Belize 2.1 compare
115 Brazil 2.1 compare
115 Grenada 2.1 compare
115 Moldova 2.1 compare
115 Montenegro 2.1 compare
115 Russia 2.1 compare
115 Ukraine 2.1 compare
115 Venezuela 2.1 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

More population data for Seychelles

Population growth rate, by level of development -0.4% (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 5,508 people (2100)
Population density 252.12 people per km² (2100)
World population growth -0.4% (2100)
Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.85 births per woman (2024)
Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.85 births per woman (2024)
Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.85 births per woman (2024)
Natural population growth rate 0.5% (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 2.13 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 2.13 live births per woman (2023)

All data for Seychelles →

Frequently asked questions

What is replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles?: Replacement-level fertility rate in Seychelles was 2.1 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 Seychelles?: The highest recorded value was 2.4 in 1950.
What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Seychelles?: The lowest recorded value was 2.1 in 2000.
How does Seychelles rank for replacement-level fertility rate?: Seychelles ranks 115th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Seychelles?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Seychelles 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

Indicator: Replacement-level fertility rate
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 1,393 data points, 1950–2010
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.