3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Mozambique
Mozambique: 3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women was 180 in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
180
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
2nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
184.65
in 2006
All-time low
165.68
in 2009
Years of data
8
2002–2016
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Mozambique, 2002–2016
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Mozambique is 180, measured in 2016.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Mozambique peaked at 184.65 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 165.68, in 2009.
Mozambique ranks 2nd of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 178.66 | — |
| 2004 | 179.4 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 184.65 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 165.68 | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 166.88 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 180.2 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 177.79 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 180 | +1.2% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 180 is above the median for low income countries, which is 105.5, 1.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 180 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 87, 2.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 177.1 | 165.68 | 184.65 | 4 |
| 2010s | 176.22 | 166.88 | 180.2 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 1 Central African Republic 184 compare
- 3 Mali 164 compare
- 4 Angola 163 compare
- 5 Madagascar 143 compare
More health data for Mozambique
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.85 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 18,288 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 139 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.92 % 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 0.0823 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % 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 0.0832 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Mozambique?
- 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Mozambique was 180 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 184.65 in 2006.
- What is the lowest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 165.68 in 2009.
- How does Mozambique rank for 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women?
- Mozambique ranks 2nd out of 189 countries with data for 2016.
- Is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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