Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate, 1960 to 2022

The total fertility rate summarizes the total number of births a woman would have, if she experienced the birth ratesseen in women of each age group in one particular year across her childbearing years. The wanted fertility is anestimate of what the total fertility rate would be if all unwanted births were avoided, based on survey data.

Total fertility rateWanted fertility rateEthiopiaEthiopia19602022197019801990200020105 birthsIndiaIndia1960202219701980199020002010

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