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

In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #139 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

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

Name: Puerto Rico (US): Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 13.30.

That's down 5.5% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #139 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #38 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 61.06; 2005
Trough: 13.30; 2024
1-year change: -5.5%
5-year change: -29.5%; -6.8% / yr
10-year change: -67.2%; -10.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	13.2950
2023	14.0760
2022	13.9560
2021	14.8960
2020	16.1550
2019	18.8580
2018	20.0720
2017	24.9330
2016	30.2040
2015	34.6990

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 Puerto Rico (US)'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 13.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: Puerto Rico (US)'s Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 5.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #139 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does Puerto Rico (US)'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 Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #38 of 42.
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.