Adolescent birth rate in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Adolescent birth rate was 1.11 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
1.11
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
57th
of 180 countries
All-time high
8.14
in 2004
All-time low
1.03
in 2015
Years of data
7
2004–2016
Adolescent birth rate in Papua New Guinea, 2004–2016
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adolescent birth rate in Papua New Guinea is 1.11, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and down 84.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent birth rate in Papua New Guinea peaked at 8.14 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.03, in 2015.
Papua New Guinea ranks 57th of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Adolescent birth rate in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8.14 | — |
| 2005 | 7.27 | -10.6% |
| 2007 | 5.73 | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 5.65 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 1.75 | -69.1% |
| 2015 | 1.03 | -40.9% |
| 2016 | 1.11 | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.05 | 5.73 | 8.14 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.38 | 1.03 | 5.65 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
More health data for Papua New Guinea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3741 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,127 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,501 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 5.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0089 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 5.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.005 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent birth rate in Papua New Guinea?
- Adolescent birth rate in Papua New Guinea was 1.11 in 2016, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest adolescent birth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 8.14 in 2004.
- What is the lowest adolescent birth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.03 in 2015.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for adolescent birth rate?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 57th out of 180 countries with data for 2016.
- Is adolescent birth rate rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Adolescent birth rate (per 1000 women). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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