South Africa Fertility Rate
2.21 births per woman▼ −0.01 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Fertility Rate in South Africa fell to 2.21 births per woman in Dec 2024 from 2.22 births per woman in Dec 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.21 births per woman | 2.22 births per woman | 6.11 births per womanDec 1960 | 2.21 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 48.4% | 48.3% | 84.7% | 48.3% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 66.31 years | 66.14 years | 66.31 years | 52.58 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in South Africa averaged 2.60 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 6.11 births per woman in Dec 1960 and a record low of 2.21 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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