Replacement level fertility

Definition

Replacement level fertility is the total fertility rate needed for a population to replace itself without any increase or decrease. It is typically slightly above two children per woman.

Related terms

Total fertility rate:

The total fertility rate refers to the average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime, given current birth rates.

Population growth: Population growth refers to an increase in the number of individuals living in an area over time.

Family planning: Family planning involves making decisions about when and how many children to have, using contraception methods and other reproductive health services.