Replacement fertility rate in Venezuela
Venezuela: Replacement fertility rate was 2.1 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.1
World rank
115th
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.54
in 1950
All-time low
2.1
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Venezuela, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Venezuela is 2.1, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Venezuela peaked at 2.54 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.1, in 2010.
Venezuela ranks 115th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.54 | — |
| 1960 | 2.37 | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 2.25 | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 2.17 | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 2.13 | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 2.11 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 2.1 | -0.5% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 2.1 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 94% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 2.1 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.11, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More population data for Venezuela
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.187 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4023 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 35,937 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.11 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.518 (2100)
- Population density 32.06 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.32 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Venezuela?
- Replacement fertility rate in Venezuela was 2.1 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 2.54 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1 in 2010.
- How does Venezuela rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Venezuela ranks 115th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Venezuela 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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