Africa’s Changing Fertility

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Start with this working configuration

Keep the geography and setup, then replace the values or adjust the styling.

Map
Choropleth map
Geography
Africa
Dataset
49 mapped places · Numeric values
Rendering
Quantile color classes

Includes: 2 selectable variables · map/table toggle · 3 summary stats

Data you need

  • One row per mapped place using the identifiers in this sample.
  • Comparable values with clear units and observation dates.
  • Empty cells for unavailable values rather than invented zeroes.
  • A source and a short note for definitions or limitations.

How to make a similar map

  1. Choose “Modify this example” to keep its geography and working configuration.
  2. Replace the values or import the companion CSV and confirm the place matches.
  3. Choose the variable that opens first, then check colors, missing values, and the linked table.
  4. Review the source note before sharing or exporting.

Try this map style with

These datasets can use the same geography and visual setup.

  • Adolescent fertility
  • Median age
  • Population aged under 15

Source and limitations

World Bank, World Development Indicators: Fertility rate, total, indicator SP.DYN.TFRT.IN.

The total fertility rate estimates births per woman if current age-specific rates persisted. Five countries without compatible lightweight map geometry are omitted.

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