The number of children per mother in Rwanda has been steadily declining, reflecting significant changes in societal norms, access to education, and healthcare services. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) dropped from 6.1 children per woman in 2005 to 3.8 children in 2022. This decline is a result of concerted efforts in family planning and women’s empowerment, reshaping family dynamics across the country. From Six to Four: The Journey of Fertility Decline In 2005, the average Rwandan woman had…
SOMA INKURURwanda’s Changing Family Dynamics: Analyzing the Decline in Births per Mother
