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

In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #166 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

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

Name: United Kingdom: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, United Kingdom's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 7.82.

That's down 6.5% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . United Kingdom ranks #166 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #28 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 26.54; 2005
Trough: 7.82; 2024
1-year change: -6.5%
5-year change: -29.3%; -6.7% / yr
10-year change: -50.5%; -6.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	7.8170
2023	8.3590
2022	8.3790
2021	8.5780
2020	9.7010
2019	11.0640
2018	12.0680
2017	12.9780
2016	13.9520
2015	14.7120

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 United Kingdom's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, United Kingdom's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 7.82, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: United Kingdom's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 6.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #166 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #28 of 58.
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.