Why would a country have a high fertility rate?

A country may have a high fertility rate due to several factors, including cultural norms that value large families, limited access to contraception and family planning services, and economic conditions that encourage childbearing as a means of labor and support in agricultural societies. Additionally, lack of education, particularly for women, can contribute to higher fertility rates, as education often correlates with lower birth rates. In some regions, high infant mortality rates may also drive families to have more children to ensure that some survive to adulthood.