Part 5/9:
Regional Variations in Fertility Rates
While countries like Nigeria continue to showcase high fertility rates—recording 7.5 million live births in 2023—others, like Botswana and South Africa, reflect a fertility decline, nearing replacement levels. These mixed patterns illustrate the varied socio-economic landscapes across sub-Saharan Africa, where certain countries are becoming more developed, whereas others remain entrenched in high fertility regimes.