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

In 2024, Gabon ranked #24 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

How does Gabon'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 Gabon is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Name: Gabon: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Gabon's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 89.47.

That's down 2.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Gabon ranks #24 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 120.99; 2005
Trough: 89.47; 2024
1-year change: -2.4%
5-year change: -8.4%; -1.7% / yr
10-year change: -14.4%; -1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	89.4670
2023	91.7070
2022	93.3190
2021	94.9250
2020	96.3070
2019	97.6320
2018	98.0550
2017	98.8800
2016	99.8010
2015	101.7460

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 Gabon's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Gabon's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 89.47, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gabon's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Gabon's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Gabon rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Gabon ranked #24 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Gabon'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 Gabon is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 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.