Replacement fertility rate in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Replacement fertility rate was 2.19 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.19
World rank
62nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.1
in 1950
All-time low
2.19
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Solomon Islands, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement fertility rate in Solomon Islands stood at 2.19. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Solomon Islands peaked at 3.1 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.19, in 2010.
Solomon Islands ranks 62nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.1 | — |
| 1960 | 2.84 | -8.4% |
| 1970 | 2.6 | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 2.49 | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 2.51 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 2.3 | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 2.19 | -4.8% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 2.19 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 98% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 2.19 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.13, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.84 | 2.84 | 2.84 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More population data for Solomon Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5637 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4946 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,225 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.01 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5357 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.205 (2100)
- Population density 66.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 114,738 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Solomon Islands?
- Replacement fertility rate in Solomon Islands was 2.19 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3.1 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.19 in 2010.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Solomon Islands ranks 62nd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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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