Brunei Darussalam Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Brunei Darussalam's fertility rate was 1.71 in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's fertility rate stood at 1.71 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.71 by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 121st globally.
Brunei Darussalam’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, slipping from an all‑time peak of 7.32 children per woman in 1960 to a trough of 1.71 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 121 globally. The decline mirrors the demographic transition experienced by many high‑income economies, where rising education, urbanisation and female labour‑force participation suppress childbearing. The 2025 figure is identical to that of peer countries North Macedonia and Ecuador, and only marginally above Barbados’s 1.71, suggesting Brunei now shares a low‑fertility profile with nations that have largely completed the transition. While the current rate is well below the replacement level of 2.1, modest policy interventions such as enhanced family‑friendly workplace provisions or immigration incentives could stabilise or modestly raise births. Absent such measures, the trajectory points toward a continued low‑fertility equilibrium, reinforcing the need for strategic planning for an ageing population.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.69 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.71 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.71 | −0.04 | #121 |
| 2023 | 1.75 | −0.02 | #94 |
| 2022 | 1.76 | −0.01 | #93 |
| 2021 | 1.78 | −0.02 | #89 |
| 2020 | 1.80 | −0.02 | #93 |
| 2019 | 1.82 | −0.03 | #92 |
| 2018 | 1.85 | −0.03 | #92 |
| 2017 | 1.88 | −0.03 | #90 |
| 2016 | 1.92 | −0.03 | #89 |
| 2015 | 1.95 | −0.02 | #86 |
| 2014 | 1.97 | −0.01 | #85 |
| 2013 | 1.98 | +0.00 | #85 |
| 2012 | 1.97 | +0.02 | #83 |
| 2011 | 1.96 | +0.02 | #81 |
| 2010 | 1.94 | +0.02 | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's fertility rate was 1.71 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's fertility rate peaked at 7.32 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Brunei Darussalam was 1.71 in 2025.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 121st globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.71 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 1.71. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_fertility-rate,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}