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

In , New Zealand's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 10.25.

That's down 5.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . New Zealand ranks #155 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
32.36
Trough
10.25
1-year change
-5.7%
5-year change
-21.6%
-4.8% / yr
10-year change
-46.7%
-6.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
10.2540
10.8790
10.9370
10.9110
11.8650
13.0830
13.5480
15.0690
16.3690
18.7730

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 New Zealand's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 10.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 5.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #155 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 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.