Table 2.
Comparative summary of TFR changes: OECD average, South Korea, China, Japan, United States, and Europe
| Country/region | Highest TFR (yr) | Lowest TFR (yr) | Highest TFR (value) | Lowest TFR (value) | Average change per decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OECD average | 1960 | 2020 | 3.34 | 1.56 | -0.29 |
| South Korea | 1960 | 2022 | 6.33 | 0.78 | -0.79 |
| China | 1963 | 2021 | 7.51 | 1.16 | -0.84 |
| Japan | 1967 | 2005 | 2.23 | 1.26 | -0.12 |
| United States | 1960 | 2020 | 3.65 | 1.64 | -0.24 |
| Europe | 1964 | 2002 | 2.67 | 1.43 | -0.20 |
TFR, total fertility rate; OECD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.