Refers to the average number of children that a woman would like to have by taking into consideration her actual wishes without considering any current factors.
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB
Refers to the average number of children that a woman would like to have by taking into consideration the current circumstances and standard of living such as finance and environment.
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB
Refers to the average number of children born to women aged 15-49 years
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB