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

In 2024, United States ranked #146 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).

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

Name: United States: Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
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In 2024, United States's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 12.41.

That's down 5.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 38.67 . United States ranks #146 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 40.81; 2007
Trough: 12.41; 2024
1-year change: -5.6%
5-year change: -23.4%; -5.2% / yr
10-year change: -48.7%; -6.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
2024	12.4120
2023	13.1450
2022	13.6280
2021	13.7240
2020	14.7190
2019	16.2020
2018	17.1640
2017	18.4910
2016	20.0800
2015	22.0310

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 States's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) was 12.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) rising or falling?: United States's Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) fell 5.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)?: In 2024, United States ranked #146 out of 217 countries reporting Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19).
How does United States'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 States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
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.