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

In 2024, South Africa ranked #68 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

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

Name: South Africa: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, South Africa's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 51.84.

That's up 0.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . South Africa ranks #68 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 70.22; 2014
Trough: 46.47; 2007
1-year change: +0.6%
5-year change: -2.7%; -0.5% / yr
10-year change: -26.2%; -3.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	51.8440
2023	51.5600
2022	51.7070
2021	52.5460
2020	51.6140
2019	53.2730
2018	51.4170
2017	55.9990
2016	61.6130
2015	67.9790

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 South Africa's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, South Africa's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 51.84, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: South Africa's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rose 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, South Africa ranked #68 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 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.