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

In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #17 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 105.22.

That's down 1.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #17 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 125.28; 2006
Trough: 105.22; 2024
1-year change: -1.6%
5-year change: -5.3%; -1.1% / yr
10-year change: -11.5%; -1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	105.2240
2023	106.8840
2022	108.0600
2021	109.2340
2020	110.3080
2019	111.1410
2018	111.8070
2017	112.4840
2016	113.4780
2015	115.8390

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 105.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #17 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 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.