Replacement fertility rate in Tanzania
Tanzania: Replacement fertility rate was 2.28 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.28
World rank
42nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.25
in 1950
All-time low
2.28
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Tanzania, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Tanzania is 2.28, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Tanzania peaked at 3.25 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.28, in 2010.
Tanzania ranks 42nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Replacement fertility rate in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.25 | — |
| 1960 | 3.06 | -5.8% |
| 1970 | 2.89 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 2.75 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 2.73 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 2.49 | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 2.28 | -8.4% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 2.28 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 2.28 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 96% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.06 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.28 | 2.28 | 2.28 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More population data for Tanzania
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6843 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 129,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.69 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.089 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.868 (2100)
- Population density 296.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 20.58 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Tanzania?
- Replacement fertility rate in Tanzania was 2.28 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.25 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.28 in 2010.
- How does Tanzania rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Tanzania ranks 42nd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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