Countries with the Highest Fertility Rates (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
High fertility rates drive rapid population growth. Here are the 25 countries with the highest birth rates in 2023.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. leads with fertility rate (births per woman) of 6.1.
Chad ranks #2 at 6.1.
Niger ranks #3 at 6.1.
Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #4 at 6.1.
Central African Republic ranks #5 at 6.
Top 25 Countries by Fertility Rate (births per woman)
| # | Country | Fertility Rate (births per woman) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 6.1 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Chad | 6.1 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Niger | 6.1 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 6.1 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Central African Republic | 6 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Mali | 5.6 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Angola | 5.1 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Burundi | 4.9 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Afghanistan | 4.8 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Mozambique | 4.8 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Mauritania | 4.7 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Tanzania | 4.6 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Yemen, Rep. | 4.6 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Benin | 4.6 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Nigeria | 4.5 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Sudan | 4.3 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Cameroon | 4.3 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Uganda | 4.3 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 4.3 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Guinea | 4.2 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Togo | 4.2 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Burkina Faso | 4.2 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Congo, Rep. | 4.2 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Zambia | 4.1 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Equatorial Guinea | 4.1 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest fertility rate (births per woman) in 2023?
Somalia, Fed. Rep. has the highest fertility rate (births per woman) at 6.1 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.