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

In , China's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 5.20.

That's down 0.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . China ranks #185 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #31 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

China Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
12.53
Trough
5.20
1-year change
-0.5%
5-year change
-37.2%
-8.9% / yr
10-year change
-56.8%
-8.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
5.2020
5.2270
5.4630
5.9960
6.7370
8.2770
8.6910
10.2360
10.7470
10.8870

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.TFRTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?
In 2024, China's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 5.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?
China's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does China rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?
In 2024, China ranked #185 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does China'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 China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #31 of 37.
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.