Introduction
The total fertility rate of a country is a useful measure in determining how fast or how slow the country’s population is growing, if at all. It is a useful indicator for governments in determining the future of their country and if new jobs and opportunities should be created in preparation. In its most basic sense, it is the average number of children a woman in any country is expected to give birth to.
Generally, the minimum rate that demonstrates a growing population is about 2.1 children per woman, and a higher rate means that the population is growing faster. Furthermore, the fertility rate is also influenced by the level of development in a country. Indeed, in a highly developed nation like South Korea, the birth rate is declining for many reasons, including the fact that women have now access to higher education, to contraceptives, or are otherwise opposed to having children. Whereas in developing countries like the ones in Africa or South Asia, the fertility rates are higher, usually because of lower access to education and contraception.
If you would like to learn more about fertility rates, please refer to the data in the map and charts.
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