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

In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #69 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

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

Name: Dominican Republic: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Dominican Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 50.16.

That's down 4.9% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Dominican Republic ranks #69 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 95.55; 2011
Trough: 50.16; 2024
1-year change: -4.9%
5-year change: -25.1%; -5.6% / yr
10-year change: -41.5%; -5.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	50.1630
2023	52.7740
2022	53.5820
2021	56.0580
2020	58.8520
2019	66.9820
2018	72.6190
2017	75.8870
2016	78.6400
2015	83.1590

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 Dominican Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Dominican Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 50.16, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Dominican Republic's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 4.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #69 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Dominican 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 Dominican Republic is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 42.
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.