Lebanon Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Lebanon's fertility rate was 2.20 in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's fertility rate stood at 2.20 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.20 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 87th globally.
Lebanon’s total fertility rate has fallen sharply from its post‑World War II high, declining from an all‑time peak of 5.91 children per woman in 1963 to a historic trough of 2.17 in 2008, before edging slightly upward to 2.20 in 2025, placing the country 87th globally. This 65‑year trajectory reflects a broader demographic transition driven by urbanisation, rising female education and labour‑force participation, as well as the protracted economic and political crises that have altered family‑planning incentives. The 2025 figure aligns closely with peers such as Suriname (2.20) and South Africa (2.19), indicating that Lebanon now shares a low‑fertility profile with many middle‑income economies. Although the recent modest rise suggests a possible stabilisation, continued improvements in health services, economic recovery and supportive policies for child‑bearing households will be decisive in determining whether the fertility rate sustains its modest increase or resumes a downward drift.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.17 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.20 | −0.04 | #87 |
| 2023 | 2.24 | −0.02 | #127 |
| 2022 | 2.26 | −0.02 | #128 |
| 2021 | 2.28 | −0.02 | #125 |
| 2020 | 2.31 | −0.02 | #125 |
| 2019 | 2.33 | −0.02 | #123 |
| 2018 | 2.35 | −0.02 | #120 |
| 2017 | 2.37 | −0.02 | #120 |
| 2016 | 2.39 | +0.01 | #119 |
| 2015 | 2.38 | +0.01 | #120 |
| 2014 | 2.38 | +0.01 | #117 |
| 2013 | 2.36 | +0.02 | #117 |
| 2012 | 2.35 | +0.03 | #115 |
| 2011 | 2.32 | +0.06 | #113 |
| 2010 | 2.26 | +0.07 | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's fertility rate was 2.20 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's fertility rate peaked at 5.91 in 1963.
The lowest fertility rate in Lebanon was 2.17 in 2008.
Lebanon ranks 87th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's fertility rate is projected to reach 2.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Lebanon in 2025 was 2.20. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_fertility-rate,
title = {Lebanon Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}