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

In , St. Lucia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 27.17.

That's down 2.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . St. Lucia ranks #108 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
53.42
Trough
27.17
1-year change
-2.4%
5-year change
-11.9%
-2.5% / yr
10-year change
-29.8%
-3.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
27.1670
27.8290
28.5510
28.8400
29.2940
30.8310
32.1270
33.8120
35.2030
36.9250

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 St. Lucia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?
In 2024, St. Lucia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 27.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Lucia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?
St. Lucia's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does St. Lucia rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?
In 2024, St. Lucia ranked #108 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 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.