Global Fertility Rate Map

This map shows the global fertility rate by country for 2024, measured as the average number of births per woman. Regions with the highest fertility rates, greater than 5.0 births per woman, are primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, marked in dark orange. In contrast, countries in North America, Europe and East Asia have much lower fertility rates, often less than 2.0, shown in light blue. The map highlights demographic patterns, providing information about population growth trends, socio-economic factors and levels of development around the world. A comparison of global fertility rates from 1963, 1992 and 2021 emphasises the dramatic decline over the decades, reflecting global demographic changes.

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