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

In 2024, Iraq ranked #56 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

How does Iraq'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 Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 23.

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

Name: Iraq: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Iraq's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 57.31.

That's down 1.2% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Iraq ranks #56 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 89.62; 2011
Trough: 57.31; 2024
1-year change: -1.2%
5-year change: -9.1%; -1.9% / yr
10-year change: -30.3%; -3.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	57.3080
2023	58.0060
2022	58.9790
2021	60.3710
2020	61.7470
2019	63.0670
2018	64.6390
2017	66.5760
2016	71.0980
2015	76.4180

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 Iraq's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Iraq's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 57.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Iraq's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iraq rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Iraq ranked #56 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Iraq'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 Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 23.
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.