Replacement-level fertility rate in Taiwan
Taiwan: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.12 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Taiwan, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 2.12 for replacement-level fertility rate in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Taiwan peaked at 2.46 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.1, in 1980.
That places Taiwan 93rd out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.46 | 2.46 | 2.46 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.12 | 1 |
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More population data for Taiwan
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 301,946 people (2100)
- Population density 282.89 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.2% (2100)
- Natural population growth rate -0.3% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 0.87 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 0.87 live births per woman (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth -0.3% (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age -0.3% (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 0.87 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Taiwan?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Taiwan was 2.12 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.46 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1 in 1980.
- How does Taiwan rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Taiwan ranks 93rd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Taiwan 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
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.