3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Gambia
Gambia: 3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women was 65 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
65
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
46th
of 189 countries
All-time high
151.7
in 2000
All-time low
64.85
in 2017
Years of data
7
2000–2018
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Gambia, 2000–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2018, 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Gambia stood at 65.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Gambia peaked at 151.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 64.85, in 2017.
That places Gambia 46th out of 189 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 151.7 | — |
| 2010 | 92.73 | -38.9% |
| 2011 | 88.06 | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 71.02 | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 67.47 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 64.85 | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 65 | +0.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 65 is below the median for low income countries, which is 105.5, 62% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 65 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 87, 75% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 151.7 | 151.7 | 151.7 | 1 |
| 2010s | 74.86 | 64.85 | 92.73 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More health data for Gambia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 700 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9696 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0686 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9636 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0702 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Gambia?
- 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Gambia was 65 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 151.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.85 in 2017.
- How does Gambia rank for 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women?
- Gambia ranks 46th out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
- Is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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