Kiribati Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Kiribati's fertility rate was 3.08 in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's fertility rate stood at 3.08 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.08 by 2025. Kiribati ranked 53rd globally.
Kiribati’s fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 6.44 in 1960 to a trough of 3.08 in 2025, the lowest level recorded since the series began and placing the nation at 53rd globally. The all‑time peak of 6.48 in 1961 marked the start of a long‑term demographic transition, with the rate halving by the early 2000s and continuing a steady decline through the 2010s. By 2025 Kiribati’s figure of 3.08 is closely aligned with peers such as Tonga (3.06) and Kenya (3.10), reflecting a convergence toward sub‑replacement levels common in many Pacific and African states. The persistent drop mirrors improvements in female education, expanded access to contraception, and urbanisation, while the modest rise in life expectancy has not offset the fertility decline. If current policies promoting reproductive health and gender equity persist, the fertility rate is likely to remain near the 2025 trough, with only marginal fluctuations unless significant economic or cultural shifts occur.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.04 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.08 | −0.07 | #53 |
| 2023 | 3.15 | −0.04 | #165 |
| 2022 | 3.18 | −0.04 | #165 |
| 2021 | 3.22 | −0.04 | #164 |
| 2020 | 3.25 | −0.04 | #165 |
| 2019 | 3.29 | −0.03 | #164 |
| 2018 | 3.32 | −0.02 | #164 |
| 2017 | 3.34 | −0.04 | #164 |
| 2016 | 3.38 | −0.06 | #163 |
| 2015 | 3.44 | −0.08 | #162 |
| 2014 | 3.52 | −0.12 | #164 |
| 2013 | 3.64 | −0.13 | #164 |
| 2012 | 3.77 | −0.11 | #166 |
| 2011 | 3.88 | −0.02 | #167 |
| 2010 | 3.90 | −0.01 | #167 |
Analysis
Kiribati's fertility rate was 3.08 in 2025, a decline of −0.07 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 3.08 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's fertility rate was 3.08 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Kiribati's fertility rate peaked at 6.48 in 1961.
The lowest fertility rate in Kiribati was 3.08 in 2025.
Kiribati ranks 53rd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kiribati's fertility rate is projected to reach 3.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Kiribati in 2025 was 3.08. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_fertility-rate,
title = {Kiribati Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}