Replacement fertility rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Replacement fertility rate was 2.58 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.58
World rank
6th
of 199 countries
All-time high
4.56
in 1950
All-time low
2.58
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in South Sudan, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 2.58 for replacement fertility rate in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in South Sudan peaked at 4.56 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.58, in 2010.
South Sudan ranks 6th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Replacement fertility rate in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4.56 | — |
| 1960 | 3.97 | -12.9% |
| 1970 | 3.6 | -9.3% |
| 1980 | 3.4 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 3.05 | -10.3% |
| 2000 | 2.79 | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 2.58 | -7.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2.58 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.39, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2.58 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.97 | 3.97 | 3.97 | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.05 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.79 | 2.79 | 2.79 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More population data for South Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4787 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.026 (2100)
- Population density 37.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.57 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in South Sudan?
- Replacement fertility rate in South Sudan was 2.58 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.56 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.58 in 2010.
- How does South Sudan rank for replacement fertility rate?
- South Sudan ranks 6th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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