What is replacement-level fertility rate in Zimbabwe?

Replacement-level fertility rate in Zimbabwe was 2.32 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 Zimbabwe?

The highest recorded value was 2.86 in 1950.

What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Zimbabwe?

The lowest recorded value was 2.32 in 2010.

How does Zimbabwe rank for replacement-level fertility rate?

Zimbabwe ranks 34th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.

Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Zimbabwe 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.

Replacement-level fertility rate in Zimbabwe

Name: Replacement-level fertility rate in Zimbabwe
Creator: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Zimbabwe: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.32 in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)

2.32

World rank

34th

of 199 countries

All-time high

2.86

in 1950

All-time low

2.32

in 2010

Years of data

1950–2010

Replacement-level fertility rate in Zimbabwe, 1950–2010

Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Zimbabwe recorded 2.32 for replacement-level fertility rate in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 2.86 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.32, in 2010.

That places Zimbabwe 34th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	2.86	2.86	2.86	1
1960s	2.68	2.68	2.68	1
1970s	2.55	2.55	2.55	1
1980s	2.38	2.38	2.38	1
1990s	2.43	2.43	2.43	1
2000s	2.63	2.63	2.63	1
2010s	2.32	2.32	2.32	1

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

31 Afghanistan 2.35 compare
32 Pakistan 2.34 compare
33 Sudan 2.33 compare
34 Comoros 2.32 compare
34 Malawi 2.32 compare
37 Ethiopia 2.31 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

More population data for Zimbabwe

Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 2.49 million people (2100)
Population density 96.07 people per km² (2100)
World population growth 0.2% (2100)
Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.67 births per woman (2024)
Refugees by country of asylum 9,240 people (2024)
Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.67 births per woman (2024)
Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.67 births per woman (2024)
Natural population growth rate 2.3% (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 3.72 live births per woman (2023)

All data for Zimbabwe →

Frequently asked questions

What is replacement-level fertility rate in Zimbabwe?: Replacement-level fertility rate in Zimbabwe was 2.32 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 Zimbabwe?: The highest recorded value was 2.86 in 1950.
What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Zimbabwe?: The lowest recorded value was 2.32 in 2010.
How does Zimbabwe rank for replacement-level fertility rate?: Zimbabwe ranks 34th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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

Indicator: Replacement-level fertility rate
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 1,393 data points, 1950–2010
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.