Total fertility rate 2020

The total fertility rate measures the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime, reflecting population growth and demographic trends. Understanding this statistic is crucial for analyzing economic development, healthcare needs, and societal changes across countries.

236 data points•Updated 11/4/2025•World•

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Rank
1	Somalia	6.453 per woman
2	Niger	6.369 per woman
3	Chad	6.346 per woman
4	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	6.206 per woman
5	Central African Republic	6.059 per woman
6	Mali	5.85 per woman
7	Angola	5.371 per woman
8	Burundi	5.177 per woman
9	Afghanistan	5.145 per woman
10	Mozambique	4.959 per woman
11	Mauritania	4.912 per woman
12	Tanzania	4.801 per woman
13	Benin	4.795 per woman
14	Nigeria	4.7 per woman
15	Uganda	4.621 per woman
16	Yemen	4.6 per woman
17	Cameroon	4.557 per woman
18	Sudan	4.542 per woman
19	Guinea	4.489 per woman
20	Côte d'Ivoire	4.461 per woman
21	Burkina Faso	4.44 per woman
22	Togo	4.386 per woman
23	Equatorial Guinea	4.346 per woman
24	Congo	4.329 per woman
25	Zambia	4.323 per woman
26	Ethiopia	4.274 per woman
27	Gambia	4.248 per woman
28	Liberia	4.174 per woman
29	Mayotte	4.17 per woman
30	Madagascar	4.17 per woman
31	South Sudan	4.16 per woman
32	Sierra Leone	4.08 per woman
33	Guinea-Bissau	4.075 per woman
34	Comoros	4.071 per woman
35	Senegal	4.003 per woman
36	Samoa	4.002 per woman
37	Eritrea	3.933 per woman
38	Rwanda	3.913 per woman
39	Malawi	3.877 per woman
40	Gabon	3.831 per woman
41	Sao Tome and Principe	3.827 per woman
42	Pakistan	3.765 per woman
43	Zimbabwe	3.754 per woman
44	Solomon Islands	3.749 per woman
45	Vanuatu	3.738 per woman
46	French Guiana	3.662 per woman
47	Ghana	3.541 per woman
48	State of Palestine	3.511 per woman
49	Nauru	3.466 per woman
50	Iraq	3.419 per woman
51	Kenya	3.364 per woman
52	Namibia	3.349 per woman
53	Tuvalu	3.309 per woman
54	Papua New Guinea	3.274 per woman
55	Kiribati	3.254 per woman
56	Tonga	3.234 per woman
57	Tajikistan	3.211 per woman
58	Kazakhstan	3.13 per woman
59	Uzbekistan	3.062 per woman
60	Kyrgyzstan	3.05 per woman
61	Timor-Leste	3.011 per woman
62	Marshall Islands	2.989 per woman
63	Mongolia	2.949 per woman
64	Algeria	2.94 per woman
65	Israel	2.937 per woman
66	Guam	2.895 per woman
67	Eswatini	2.888 per woman
68	Botswana	2.861 per woman
69	Micronesia (Fed. States of)	2.852 per woman
70	Egypt	2.85 per woman
71	Lesotho	2.846 per woman
72	Syrian Arab Republic	2.837 per woman
73	Saint Martin (French part)	2.829 per woman
74	Haiti	2.804 per woman
75	Turkmenistan	2.793 per woman
76	Jordan	2.791 per woman
77	Djibouti	2.745 per woman
78	Tokelau	2.711 per woman
79	Cambodia	2.699 per woman
80	Bolivia	2.651 per woman
81	Oman	2.638 per woman
82	Niue	2.596 per woman
83	Honduras	2.577 per woman
84	Laos	2.535 per woman
85	Libya	2.507 per woman
86	Paraguay	2.497 per woman
87	Northern Mariana Islands	2.494 per woman
88	Guyana	2.491 per woman
89	Guatemala	2.47 per woman
90	Monaco	2.38 per woman
91	American Samoa	2.36 per woman
92	Faroe Islands	2.359 per woman
93	Fiji	2.357 per woman
94	Dominican Republic	2.329 per woman
95	Morocco	2.32 per woman
96	Suriname	2.314 per woman
97	Lebanon	2.308 per woman
98	Nicaragua	2.299 per woman
99	Saudi Arabia	2.27 per woman
100	South Africa	2.257 per woman
101	Western Sahara	2.25 per woman
102	Seychelles	2.227 per woman
103	Indonesia	2.189 per woman
104	Panama	2.184 per woman
105	Myanmar	2.179 per woman
106	Bangladesh	2.175 per woman
107	Guadeloupe	2.167 per woman
108	Réunion	2.146 per woman
109	United States Virgin Islands	2.139 per woman
110	Venezuela	2.116 per woman
111	Cook Islands	2.106 per woman
112	Kuwait	2.099 per woman
113	Philippines	2.075 per woman
114	Peru	2.056 per woman
115	Nepal	2.051 per woman
116	India	2.047 per woman
117	Belize	2.04 per woman
118	Martinique	2.03 per woman
119	New Caledonia	2.022 per woman
120	Sri Lanka	2.007 per woman
121	Tunisia	2 per woman
122	Greenland	1.998 per woman
123	Mexico	1.99 per woman
124	Georgia	1.976 per woman
125	Palau	1.972 per woman
126	Ecuador	1.967 per woman
127	Vietnam	1.957 per woman
128	Montserrat	1.954 per woman
129	Gibraltar	1.907 per woman
130	Bahrain	1.86 per woman
131	Montenegro	1.831 per woman
132	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	1.83 per woman
133	North Korea	1.821 per woman
134	El Salvador	1.819 per woman
135	Brunei Darussalam	1.796 per woman
136	France	1.785 per woman
137	Republic of Moldova	1.77 per woman
138	Turkey	1.768 per woman
139	Azerbaijan	1.764 per woman
140	Czech Republic	1.763 per woman
141	Romania	1.726 per woman
142	Iceland	1.718 per woman
143	Barbados	1.708 per woman
144	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	1.702 per woman
145	Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba	1.7 per woman
146	Iran	1.7 per woman
147	Colombia	1.694 per woman
148	Malaysia	1.68 per woman
149	Denmark	1.678 per woman
150	Qatar	1.675 per woman
151	Sweden	1.671 per woman
152	Aruba	1.662 per woman
153	Saint Helena	1.656 per woman
154	Ireland	1.653 per woman
155	Brazil	1.653 per woman
156	New Zealand	1.63 per woman
157	North Macedonia	1.625 per woman
158	Armenia	1.619 per woman
159	United States	1.616 per woman
160	Maldives	1.613 per woman
161	Argentina	1.601 per woman
162	Slovenia	1.594 per woman
163	Australia	1.593 per woman
164	Slovakia	1.591 per woman
165	Cabo Verde	1.591 per woman
166	Estonia	1.588 per woman
167	Isle of Man	1.585 per woman
168	Hungary	1.576 per woman
169	Belgium	1.575 per woman
170	Wallis and Futuna Islands	1.574 per woman
171	Trinidad and Tobago	1.572 per woman
172	United Kingdom	1.571 per woman
173	French Polynesia	1.57 per woman
174	Antigua and Barbuda	1.569 per woman
175	Kosovo	1.567 per woman
176	Bulgaria	1.557 per woman
177	Cayman Islands	1.554 per woman
178	Turks and Caicos Islands	1.552 per woman
179	Saint Kitts and Nevis	1.55 per woman
180	Latvia	1.546 per woman
181	Netherlands	1.545 per woman
182	Grenada	1.532 per woman
183	Germany	1.531 per woman
184	Bosnia and Herzegovina	1.515 per woman
185	Russia	1.505 per woman
186	Bhutan	1.502 per woman
187	Uruguay	1.497 per woman
188	Dominica	1.495 per woman
189	Cuba	1.489 per woman
190	Lithuania	1.487 per woman
191	Serbia	1.485 per woman
192	Croatia	1.484 per woman
193	Norway	1.482 per woman
194	Sint Maarten (Dutch part)	1.467 per woman
195	Switzerland	1.466 per woman
196	Liechtenstein	1.461 per woman
197	Bermuda	1.451 per woman
198	Costa Rica	1.448 per woman
199	Austria	1.439 per woman
200	Canada	1.413 per woman
201	Saint Lucia	1.411 per woman
202	Portugal	1.405 per woman
203	Mauritius	1.387 per woman
204	Bahamas	1.386 per woman
205	Greece	1.386 per woman
206	Poland	1.384 per woman
207	Jamaica	1.383 per woman
208	Anguilla	1.382 per woman
209	Finland	1.374 per woman
210	Albania	1.371 per woman
211	Belarus	1.369 per woman
212	Cyprus	1.361 per woman
213	Luxembourg	1.361 per woman
214	Jersey	1.337 per woman
215	Guernsey	1.33 per woman
216	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	1.319 per woman
217	Chile	1.307 per woman
218	Japan	1.304 per woman
219	United Arab Emirates	1.289 per woman
220	Thailand	1.259 per woman
221	Italy	1.242 per woman
222	China	1.236 per woman
223	Ukraine	1.208 per woman
224	Spain	1.186 per woman
225	Malta	1.132 per woman
226	San Marino	1.113 per woman
227	Curaçao	1.099 per woman
228	Andorra	1.028 per woman
229	Taiwan	0.99 per woman
230	British Virgin Islands	0.975 per woman
231	Singapore	0.942 per woman
232	Puerto Rico	0.934 per woman
233	China, Hong Kong SAR	0.892 per woman
234	China, Macao SAR	0.857 per woman
235	South Korea	0.812 per woman
236	Saint Barthélemy	0.758 per woman

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Key Insights

Croatia

Croatia ranks 192nd out of 236 countries in terms of total fertility rate, with a value of 1.484268 children per woman in the year 2020. This figure is significantly below the replacement level of approximately 2.1 children per woman, which is necessary for a population to replace itself without immigration.

The low fertility rate in Croatia can be attributed to several factors, including economic challenges, high unemployment rates, and a strong trend towards urbanization. Additionally, many young couples prioritize education and career establishment over starting families, leading to delayed childbirth.

Furthermore, Croatia's demographic trends reflect broader patterns seen across Europe, where declining birth rates have raised concerns about aging populations and potential labor shortages in the future. In the context of EU countries, Croatia's fertility rate is among the lowest, highlighting ongoing demographic shifts that may impact social and economic policies.

Algeria

In 2020, Algeria recorded a total fertility rate of 2.94 children per woman, ranking 64th out of 236 countries globally. This rate reflects a significant demographic trend, indicating that while fertility rates in Algeria have been declining, they remain relatively high compared to many countries in Europe and North America.

The total fertility rate in Algeria can be attributed to several factors, including improvements in healthcare access, education, and family planning services, which have contributed to a gradual decline in birth rates over the past few decades. Furthermore, cultural and societal norms regarding family size and childbearing also play a role in influencing reproductive choices.

As a point of interest, the fertility rate in Algeria contrasts with the global average, which was approximately 2.4 children per woman in 2020. This difference highlights Algeria's unique demographic challenges and opportunities in relation to its economic development and social policies.

Armenia

In 2020, Armenia had a total fertility rate of 1.619121 children per woman, ranking it 158th out of 236 countries. This figure indicates a continuing trend of low fertility rates in Armenia, which has been influenced by various social, economic, and cultural factors.

The decline in fertility rates in Armenia can be attributed to several causes, including increased access to education and employment opportunities for women, urbanization, and changing family structures. Additionally, economic challenges and a focus on personal and professional development have led many couples to delay starting families.

As a result, Armenia's fertility rate remains below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, which is necessary to maintain a stable population in the long term. This trend poses potential implications for the country’s demographic structure, including an aging population and potential labor shortages in the future.

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

In 2020, Bolivia ranked 80th out of 236 countries regarding its total fertility rate, which stood at 2.651051 children per woman. This statistic indicates a moderate level of fertility compared to global averages, suggesting a decline from higher rates observed in previous decades.

The total fertility rate in Bolivia can be attributed to various factors, including improvements in education, particularly for women, increased access to contraceptive methods, and shifts in cultural attitudes towards family size. Urbanization has also played a role, as families in urban settings tend to have fewer children than those in rural areas.

Interestingly, Bolivia's fertility rate is above the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, which is necessary to maintain a stable population in the absence of immigration. This indicates that while fertility is decreasing, it remains relatively high compared to many developed countries, reflecting ongoing socio-economic transitions within the country.

Colombia

In 2020, Colombia ranked 147th out of 236 countries in terms of total fertility rate, with a notable rate of 1.69369 children per woman. This figure indicates a continuing trend of declining fertility rates within the country, reflecting broader demographic shifts seen in many regions of Latin America.

The decreasing fertility rate in Colombia can be attributed to several factors, including increased access to education and family planning services, urbanization, and changing societal norms regarding family size and women's roles. Additionally, economic considerations and the costs associated with raising children have influenced couples to have fewer children.

As a point of reference, the total fertility rate for Colombia has significantly decreased from previous decades, where it was above 5 children per woman in the 1970s. This decline aligns with global trends where many nations experience lower birth rates as they develop economically and socially.

Burundi

In 2020, Burundi had the eighth-highest total fertility rate in the world, with an average of 5.18 children per woman. This statistic reflects the country's ongoing challenges related to family planning and reproductive health, as well as cultural norms favoring larger families.

The high fertility rate in Burundi can be attributed to several factors, including limited access to contraception, traditional values that promote large families, and socioeconomic conditions that encourage early marriage and childbearing. Additionally, the country has faced significant political and economic instability, which can influence demographic trends.

Interestingly, while Burundi's fertility rate remains high, it has shown a gradual decline over the past decades, indicating potential shifts in societal attitudes towards family size and reproductive health. This decline may be influenced by increased awareness and access to education, particularly for women, which often correlates with reduced fertility rates.

Chile

In 2020, Chile ranked 217th out of 236 countries in terms of total fertility rate, with a rate of 1.30702 children per woman. This figure indicates a significant decline in fertility levels compared to previous decades, reflecting broader trends observed in many parts of the world.

The low fertility rate in Chile can be attributed to several factors, including increased access to education and employment for women, widespread availability of contraception, and changing societal norms regarding family and childbearing. Economic considerations also play a role, as many couples may choose to delay or limit the number of children they have due to financial constraints.

As a point of interest, the total fertility rate in Chile is well below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, which is necessary for maintaining a stable population size over time. This trend is consistent with patterns seen in other countries in Latin America, where urbanization and modernization have led to lower birth rates.

Bangladesh

In 2020, Bangladesh recorded a total fertility rate of 2.175332 children per woman, ranking it 106 out of 236 countries globally. This figure indicates a significant decline in fertility rates over the past few decades, reflecting broader demographic transitions within the country.

The decrease in fertility rates in Bangladesh can be attributed to various factors, including increased access to education and healthcare, particularly for women, as well as the implementation of effective family planning programs. Enhanced economic opportunities and urbanization have also played a role in influencing family size preferences.

Notably, the total fertility rate in Bangladesh is now close to the replacement level of 2.1, which is crucial for maintaining a stable population without external migration. This trend is significant as it suggests shifts towards smaller family norms, which may have long-term implications for the nation’s economy and social structure.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan has the ninth-highest total fertility rate in the world, with a rate of 5.145 children per woman as of 2020. This high fertility rate reflects a range of socio-economic factors, including limited access to education, particularly for women, and cultural norms that favor larger families.

The total fertility rate in Afghanistan is influenced by factors such as early marriage, which is prevalent in many communities, and a lack of widespread access to contraceptive methods. Additionally, the ongoing conflict and instability in the region have impacted family planning services and healthcare infrastructure, further contributing to high birth rates.

Interestingly, Afghanistan's fertility rate is significantly higher than the global average, which was approximately 2.4 children per woman in 2020. Such demographic trends can lead to challenges in providing adequate education, healthcare, and employment opportunities for a rapidly growing population.

Australia

In 2020, Australia ranked 163rd out of 236 countries in terms of total fertility rate, which stood at 1.592775 children per woman. This figure reflects a continuing trend of low fertility rates that have been observed in many developed countries, including Australia.

The declining fertility rate in Australia can be attributed to several factors, including increased participation of women in the workforce, a focus on career development, and changing societal norms regarding family size and child-rearing. Additionally, the high cost of living, especially in urban areas, has led many couples to delay starting families or to opt for smaller families.

Interestingly, Australia's fertility rate has decreased over the decades, with the current rate being below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, which is necessary to maintain the population size without immigration. This trend raises questions about potential future demographic challenges, such as an aging population and workforce shortages.

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This comprehensive dataset provides valuable insights into global patterns and trends. The information presented here is essential for researchers, policymakers, educators, and anyone interested in understanding global demographics and statistics.

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