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

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

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

Name: Central African Republic: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Central African Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 161.35.

That's down 1.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Central African Republic ranks #1 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 169.17; 2010
Trough: 148.36; 2005
1-year change: -1.1%
5-year change: -2.2%; -0.4% / yr
10-year change: -2.6%; -0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	161.3480
2023	163.0930
2022	163.0190
2021	163.5750
2020	163.9640
2019	164.9210
2018	165.5440
2017	165.1180
2016	164.3420
2015	164.0790

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 Central African Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Central African Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 161.35, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #1 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 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.