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Mean ideal number of children for currently married women
Mean · higher is better · 86 countries
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4 countries · 2024
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| # | Country | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 6.1 |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 5.5 |
| 3 | Zambia | 5.1 |
| 4 | Malawi | 3.9 |
Mean ideal number of children for currently married women