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

In 2024, Niger ranked #4 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

How does Niger'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 Niger is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

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

Name: Niger: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Niger's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 141.55.

That's down 2.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Niger ranks #4 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 204.31; 2007
Trough: 141.55; 2024
1-year change: -2.6%
5-year change: -9.9%; -2.1% / yr
10-year change: -21.4%; -2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	141.5510
2023	145.3240
2022	146.9290
2021	148.2480
2020	152.0340
2019	157.0510
2018	163.7840
2017	170.6490
2016	177.5290
2015	178.4000

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 Niger's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Niger's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 141.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Niger's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Niger rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Niger ranked #4 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Niger'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 Niger is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
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.