Map of countries by total fertility rate (2022–2023), referring to the average number of children that are born to a woman over her lifetime, according to the Population Reference Bureau. [2]

Total fertility rate is directly calculated as the sum of age-specific fertility rates (usually referring to women aged 15 to 49 years), or five times the sum if data are given in five-year age groups.

Dec 3, 2025 · The total fertility rate (TFR) is the most widely used measurement by healthcare organizations and researchers to better understand and predict population trends.

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is a demographic measure that estimates the average number of children a woman would have during her lifetime based on current age-specific fertility rates.

Dec 3, 2025 · Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years. For the population in a given area to remain stable, an overall total fertility rate of 2.1 is …

Dec 16, 2025 · Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance …

Dec 30, 2014 · According to the Population Reference Bureau, Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is defined as, “the average number of children a women would have assuming that current age …

Sep 20, 2024 · Total fertility rate (TFR) measures the average number of children a woman has, providing insight into population trends, family size, and social change.

Jun 28, 2024 · The Total Fertility Rate represents the average number of children a woman would have during her reproductive years (typically ages 15-49) if she experienced the current age …

Sep 8, 2025 · Fertility rate, also known as Total Fertility Rate (TFR), is the average number of children a woman would give birth to during her lifetime, given current age-specific fertility …