Replacement fertility rate in Zambia
Zambia: Replacement fertility rate was 2.36 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.36
World rank
29th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.22
in 1950
All-time low
2.36
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Zambia, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Zambia is 2.36, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Zambia peaked at 3.22 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.36, in 2010.
Zambia ranks 29th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Replacement fertility rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.22 | — |
| 1960 | 2.99 | -7.1% |
| 1970 | 2.78 | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 2.74 | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 2.9 | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 2.68 | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 2.36 | -11.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 2.36 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.24, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 2.36 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 100% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.78 | 2.78 | 2.78 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.74 | 2.74 | 2.74 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.36 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 29 Mauritania 2.36 compare
- 31 Afghanistan 2.35 compare
- 32 Pakistan 2.34 compare
More population data for Zambia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2495 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5112 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2967 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.516 (2100)
- Population density 86.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.60 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is replacement fertility rate in Zambia?
- Replacement fertility rate in Zambia was 2.36 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.22 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.36 in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Zambia ranks 29th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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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