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

In , Gambia, The's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 56.14.

That's down 3.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Gambia, The ranks #57 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
99.97
Trough
56.14
1-year change
-3.4%
5-year change
-11.4%
-2.4% / yr
10-year change
-31.3%
-3.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
56.1380
58.0940
59.1580
60.5030
61.8740
63.3740
64.8590
67.8990
72.2280
76.8880

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 Gambia, The's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?
In 2024, Gambia, The's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 56.14, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gambia, The's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?
Gambia, The's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Gambia, The rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?
In 2024, Gambia, The ranked #57 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 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.