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

In , South Sudan's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 96.28.

That's down 0.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . South Sudan ranks #19 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
123.64
Trough
96.28
1-year change
-0.9%
5-year change
-4.7%
-1.0% / yr
10-year change
-12.6%
-1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
96.2760
97.1320
98.5510
99.4850
100.5550
101.0540
101.2090
102.7810
104.7040
106.8040

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.TFRTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 96.28, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #19 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does South Sudan'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 Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 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.