Fertility Rate In The Top 10 Most Populous Countries

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Source: World Meters
Publication Date: 2024
Region: Worldwide
Survey time period: November 2024

The fertility rates among the top 10 most populous countries are quite varied, reflecting diverse economic, social, and cultural conditions:

1. China: With a declining birth rate, China has one of the lowest fertility rates among large populations, at around 1.3 children per woman. This rate is below the replacement level, mainly due to long-standing population control policies and the high cost of raising children.
2. India: India has a fertility rate of approximately 2.2, near replacement level. Although higher than China’s, it has declined significantly over the years due to improved access to education, healthcare, and family planning.
3. United States: The U.S. has a fertility rate close to 1.6, also below the replacement rate, attributed to economic factors, lifestyle changes, and later marriage and childbearing.
4. Indonesia: With a rate of about 2.3 children per woman, Indonesia is close to replacement level, balancing modern and traditional influences. Family planning initiatives have contributed to its gradual decline.
5. Pakistan: Pakistan has a higher fertility rate of around 3.4. The rate is slowly decreasing due to improved healthcare and education, but it remains relatively high due to cultural norms and limited family planning access.
6. Brazil: Brazil’s fertility rate is about 1.7, influenced by urbanization, better healthcare, and shifts toward smaller families.
7. Nigeria: At around 5.4, Nigeria has one of the highest fertility rates, driven by cultural values and limited access to family planning. This contributes to Nigeria’s rapidly growing population.
8. Bangladesh: Bangladesh has a fertility rate of about 2.0, largely due to successful family planning programs and increased female education.
9. Russia: Russia’s fertility rate is around 1.5, affected by economic factors and government policies aimed at increasing the birth rate.
10. Mexico: Mexico has a fertility rate of about 2.1, near replacement level. Social changes and better access to contraception have helped reduce fertility rates over time.

These differences are shaped by varying levels of economic development, urbanization, and policy interventions across these nations.