3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women was 102 in 2018. ▼ Falling
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Sierra Leone, 2001–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Sierra Leone is 102, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Sierra Leone peaked at 142.53 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 101.35, in 2016.
Sierra Leone ranks 21st of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 137 | — |
| 2005 | 142.53 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 118.3 | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 117.87 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 130.82 | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 118.31 | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 110.89 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 101.35 | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 103.57 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 102 | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 132.61 | 118.3 | 142.53 | 3 |
| 2010s | 112.12 | 101.35 | 130.82 | 7 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.773 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,199 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,209 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0031 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Sierra Leone?
- 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Sierra Leone was 102 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 142.53 in 2005.
- What is the lowest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 101.35 in 2016.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women?
- Sierra Leone ranks 21st out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
- Is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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