Fertility Rate Trends in South Africa from 1990 to 2022

Fertility Rate Trends in South Africa from 1990 to 2022

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Fertility Rate Trends in South Africa from 1990 to 2022. TGM StatBox.
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Timeframe: 1990-2022
Published date: 2024
Note: The fertility rate, as defined by World Development Indicators, measures the average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime, usually expressed as births per woman.
Key Takeaways
South Africa’s fertility rate decreased from 3.7 in 1990 to 2.4 by 2000, reflecting improved access to healthcare and family planning services. The plateau around 2.4 from 2003 to 2018 showcases sustained efforts to stabilize population growth.

The slight decline to 2.3 by 2022 reflects ongoing socioeconomic changes and public health challenges, illustrating South Africa’s complex demographic landscape.

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