Forecasting Total Fertility Rate (TFR) In Namibia

 In this research article, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in Namibia. The employed annual data covers the period 1960-2018 and the out-of-sample period ranges over the period 2019-2030. The residuals and forecast evaluation criteria (Error, MSE and MAE) of the applied model indicate that the model is stable in forecasting TFR in Namibia. The results of the study indicate that annual total fertility rates in Namibia are likely to remain around 3.4 births per woman over the out-of-sample period. Therefore, the Namibian government is encouraged to focus on addressing challenges being faced by adolescents and young adults in accessing sexual and reproductive (SRH) services and to channel more resources towards women empowerment program activities.