3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in South Africa
South Africa: 3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women was 41 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
41
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
82nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
66
in 2001
All-time low
39.38
in 2018
Years of data
11
2001–2020
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in South Africa, 2001–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 41 for 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in 2020.
The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in South Africa peaked at 66 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 39.38, in 2018.
South Africa ranks 82nd of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 66 | — |
| 2002 | 55 | -16.7% |
| 2009 | 41.87 | -23.9% |
| 2010 | 40.15 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 50.35 | +25.4% |
| 2012 | 42.87 | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 50.49 | +17.8% |
| 2017 | 43.67 | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 39.38 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 46.67 | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 41 | -12.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 41 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33, 1.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 41 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 87, 47% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.29 | 41.87 | 66 | 3 |
| 2010s | 44.8 | 39.38 | 50.49 | 7 |
| 2020s | 41 | 41 | 41 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,333 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.046 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in South Africa?
- 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in South Africa was 41 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 66 in 2001.
- What is the lowest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.38 in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women?
- South Africa ranks 82nd out of 189 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa 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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