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

In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #216 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)

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In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 0.51.

That's down 1.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #216 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #36 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 0.78; 2005
Trough: 0.51; 2024
1-year change: -1.4%
5-year change: -9.8%; -2.0% / yr
10-year change: -17.5%; -1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	0.5050
2023	0.5120
2022	0.5250
2021	0.5390
2020	0.5520
2019	0.5600
2018	0.5700
2017	0.5810
2016	0.5920
2015	0.6020

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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 0.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #216 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Korea, Dem. People's 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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #36 of 37.
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.