Andorra Rate of Natural Increase

Andorra, a small landlocked country nestled in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, has a notably low rate of natural increase (RNI) in its population growth. The RNI, which measures the difference between birth rates and death rates, is close to zero or even negative in Andorra, reflecting both a low birth rate and an aging population. In comparison, neighboring France and Spain also experience low RNIs, but their populations are larger and benefit from higher levels of immigration, which helps offset natural population decline. While France's RNI is slightly higher due to a relatively higher fertility rate and robust social policies supporting families, Spain, like Andorra, faces demographic challenges with a low birth rate and an aging society, leading to a similarly stagnant or negative RNI. However, Andorra's small size and limited immigration make its demographic situation more acute, with population growth relying heavily on foreign residents rather than natural increase.

Data from US Census International Database