Replacement fertility rate in Sudan
Sudan: Replacement fertility rate was 2.33 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.33
World rank
33rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.07
in 1950
All-time low
2.33
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Sudan, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement fertility rate in Sudan stood at 2.33. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Sudan peaked at 3.07 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.33, in 2010.
Sudan ranks 33rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Replacement fertility rate in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.07 | — |
| 1960 | 2.84 | -7.5% |
| 1970 | 2.67 | -6.0% |
| 1980 | 2.62 | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 2.57 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 2.43 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 2.33 | -4.1% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 2.33 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.39, 97% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 2.33 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 98% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.07 | 3.07 | 3.07 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.84 | 2.84 | 2.84 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.43 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.33 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More population data for Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.64 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 84,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.31 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3723 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.42 (2100)
- Population density 73.28 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 9.54 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Sudan?
- Replacement fertility rate in Sudan was 2.33 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.07 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.33 in 2010.
- How does Sudan rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Sudan ranks 33rd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this 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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