How does Benin rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?

In 2024, Benin ranked #32 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

How does Benin's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) compare to the world average?

The global average for Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024 was 38.67, so Benin is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.

Benin: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)

Name: Benin: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Benin's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 76.41.

That's down 1.8% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Benin ranks #32 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.ADO.TFRT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 110.29; 2005
Trough: 76.41; 2024
1-year change: -1.8%
5-year change: -8.9%; -1.8% / yr
10-year change: -20.7%; -2.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	76.4070
2023	77.8440
2022	78.8600
2021	79.8040
2020	81.0620
2019	83.8400
2018	87.8880
2017	91.7590
2016	95.2230
2015	96.3390

About Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)

Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.

Indicator code: SP.ADO.TFRT • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Benin's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Benin's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 76.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Benin's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Benin's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Benin rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Benin ranked #32 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Benin's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) compare to the world average?: The global average for Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024 was 38.67, so Benin is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.
What is Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) and how is it measured?: Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.ADO.TFRT), CC BY 4.0.