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

In , Korea, Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 0.53.

That's down 0.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Korea, Rep. ranks #215 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #35 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
2.19
Trough
0.53
1-year change
-0.9%
5-year change
-42.5%
-10.5% / yr
10-year change
-70.4%
-11.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
0.5320
0.5370
0.6510
0.5390
0.7990
0.9250
1.1790
1.1260
1.4780
1.6380

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, Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?
In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 0.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?
Korea, Rep.'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?
In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #215 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Korea, 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, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #35 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.