Vanuatu Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Vanuatu's birth rate was 26.7 in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's birth rate stood at 26.7 in 2025, a decline of +1.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.7 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 41st globally.
Vanuatu’s birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, sliding from an all‑time peak of 44.34 births per 1,000 people in 1960 to a trough of 26.70 in 2025, placing the nation 41st globally. This decline of 17.64 points reflects sustained reductions in fertility that parallel demographic transitions observed in other low‑income Pacific states and is comparable to the rates of Rwanda (27.13) and Kenya (26.54) in the same year. The long‑term downward trajectory suggests that family‑planning initiatives, rising female education, and urbanisation have collectively reshaped reproductive behaviour. While the current figure remains above the sub‑Saharan African average, continued improvements in health services and socioeconomic development could push the birth rate lower, potentially aligning Vanuatu with the mid‑20s range typical of many emerging economies in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 26.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 26.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.7 | −1.3 | #41 |
| 2023 | 28.1 | −0.6 | #178 |
| 2022 | 28.7 | −0.7 | #179 |
| 2021 | 29.3 | −0.6 | #180 |
| 2020 | 29.9 | −0.8 | #182 |
| 2019 | 30.7 | −0.7 | #184 |
| 2018 | 31.4 | −0.7 | #184 |
| 2017 | 32.1 | −0.4 | #182 |
| 2016 | 32.5 | −0.3 | #181 |
| 2015 | 32.8 | −0.3 | #179 |
| 2014 | 33.1 | −0.1 | #178 |
| 2013 | 33.2 | +0.1 | #178 |
| 2012 | 33.2 | +0.1 | #176 |
| 2011 | 33.1 | +0.1 | #175 |
| 2010 | 33.0 | +0.2 | #171 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's birth rate was 26.7 in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year.
Vanuatu's birth rate peaked at 44.3 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Vanuatu was 26.7 in 2025.
Vanuatu ranks 41st globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's birth rate is projected to reach 26.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Vanuatu in 2025 was 26.7. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_birth-rate,
title = {Vanuatu Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}