Replacement fertility rate in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Replacement fertility rate was 2.12 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.12
World rank
93rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.39
in 1950
All-time low
2.12
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Trinidad and Tobago, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 2.12, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 2.39 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.12, in 2010.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 93rd out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.39 | — |
| 1960 | 2.23 | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 2.19 | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 2.15 | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 2.13 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 2.14 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 2.12 | -0.9% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 2.12 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.08, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 2.12 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.11, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.12 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
More population data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7422 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,485 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0299 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.861 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.924 (2100)
- Population density 175.12 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,774 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Replacement fertility rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 2.12 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 2.39 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.12 in 2010.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 93rd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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