Correlation Explorer
Pick two indicators to see how countries and regions compare — bubble size = population · click any dot for details
2022
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Fertility Rate vs Life Expectancy · 2022
In 2022, Fertility Rate and Life Expectancy show a strong negative correlation (r = -0.80) across 217 countries.
Countries with higher fertility rate strongly tend to record lower life expectancy — the two indicators are closely associated in the opposite direction at the global level.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.