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

In , Malaysia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 5.72.

That's down 4.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Malaysia ranks #178 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
13.74
Trough
5.72
1-year change
-4.1%
5-year change
-32.3%
-7.5% / yr
10-year change
-55.5%
-7.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
5.7200
5.9620
5.9750
6.3640
7.6340
8.4500
8.8780
9.5050
10.4600
11.7780

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 Malaysia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?
In 2024, Malaysia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 5.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malaysia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?
Malaysia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Malaysia rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?
In 2024, Malaysia ranked #178 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Malaysia'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 Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 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.