Replacement-level fertility rate in Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.17 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in Western Sahara, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement-level fertility rate in Western Sahara is 2.17, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Western Sahara peaked at 3.61 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.17, in 2010.
That places Western Sahara 71st 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 | 3.61 | 3.61 | 3.61 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.31 | 3.31 | 3.31 | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.07 | 3.07 | 3.07 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Western Sahara
- 71 Bangladesh 2.17 compare
- 71 Guyana 2.17 compare
- 71 Uzbekistan 2.17 compare
More population data for Western Sahara
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 3.13 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 41,447 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age 0.9% (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 31.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.16 live births per woman (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth 0.9% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.16 live births per woman (2023)
- Natural population growth rate 0.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement-level fertility rate in Western Sahara?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in Western Sahara was 2.17 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 Western Sahara?
- The highest recorded value was 3.61 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Western Sahara?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.17 in 2010.
- How does Western Sahara rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Western Sahara ranks 71st out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Western Sahara?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Western Sahara 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.