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

In 2024, Palau ranked #105 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

How does Palau'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 Palau is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 of 37.

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

Name: Palau: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Palau's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 30.18.

That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Palau ranks #105 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 30.43; 2019
Trough: 27.06; 2015
1-year change: +0.8%
5-year change: -0.8%; -0.2% / yr
10-year change: +3.7%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	30.1780
2023	29.9270
2022	30.0310
2021	30.0200
2020	30.1930
2019	30.4250
2018	29.9730
2017	30.0580
2016	29.4320
2015	27.0590

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 Palau's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Palau's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 30.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Palau's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Palau's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Palau rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Palau ranked #105 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Palau'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 Palau is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 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.