Fertility Rate by Country
226 countries • children per woman • World Bank
What It Measures
Fertility Rate is a demographic indicator that captures population characteristics. Tracked by World Bank, this metric helps understand population dynamics, growth patterns, and societal trends across nations.
Key Statistics
Global Average
2.32
Median
1.93
Minimum
0.68
Maximum
6.55
Countries
226
Source
World Bank
World Map
Highest & Lowest Countries
Top 10 — Highest Fertility Rate
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Niger | 6.55 |
| #2 |  Somalia | 6.38 |
| #3 |  Angola | 5.45 |
| #4 |  Congo, Democratic Republic | 5.42 |
| #5 |  Benin | 5.30 |
| #6 |  Mali | 5.26 |
| #7 |  Chad | 5.13 |
| #8 |  Uganda | 5.08 |
| #9 |  South Sudan | 4.98 |
| #10 |  Burundi | 4.94 |
Bottom 10 — Lowest Fertility Rate
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #240 |  South Korea | 0.68 |
| #241 |  Albania | 1.09 |
| #242 |  Taiwan | 1.12 |
| #243 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.15 |
| #244 |  Singapore | 1.18 |
| #245 |  Malta | 1.18 |
| #246 |  China | 1.20 |
| #247 |  Ukraine | 1.22 |
| #248 |  Lithuania | 1.22 |
| #249 |  Hong Kong | 1.24 |
Surprising Facts
Somalia (6.38) has 0.93 more than Angola (5.45) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Sudan (4.41) has 0.36 more than Equatorial Guinea (4.05) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Niger (6.55) has 0.17 more than Somalia (6.38) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.