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

In 2024, Nepal ranked #45 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

How does Nepal'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 Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.

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

Name: Nepal: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Nepal's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 66.49.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Nepal ranks #45 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 101.46; 2005
Trough: 66.49; 2024
1-year change: -1.0%
5-year change: -7.2%; -1.5% / yr
10-year change: -21.3%; -2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	66.4890
2023	67.1690
2022	68.3300
2021	68.7770
2020	70.2750
2019	71.6670
2018	72.7820
2017	75.9750
2016	78.8140
2015	81.6190

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 Nepal's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Nepal's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 66.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nepal's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Nepal's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nepal rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Nepal ranked #45 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Nepal'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 Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
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.