Rate: Birth

The average number of children a woman would have during her reproductive years (ages 15–49).

The TFR required for a population to replace itself exactly from one generation to the next, which is roughly 2.1 children per woman in most developed countries. Current Global Trends (2026 Projections) birth rate

The world is currently in a period of significant demographic transition, with birth rates generally declining across most regions. The average number of children a woman would