Adolescent birth rate in Uganda

Uganda: Adolescent birth rate was 1.09 in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
1.09
Change on year
down 53.3%
World rank
59th
of 180 countries
All-time high
16.37
in 2002
All-time low
0.5892
in 2013
Years of data
15
2002–2017

Adolescent birth rate in Uganda, 2002–2017

0510152002200920172002: 16.42003: 13.92004: 2.42005: 3.82006: 102007: 1.22008: 0.8392009: 2.62010: 1.22012: 2.62013: 0.5892014: 2.42015: 22016: 2.32017: 1.1

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2017, adolescent birth rate in Uganda stood at 1.09.

The figure is down 53.3% on the previous year and down 11.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adolescent birth rate in Uganda peaked at 16.37 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.5892, in 2013.

Uganda ranks 59th of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Adolescent birth rate in Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Adolescent birth rate (per 1000 women) in Uganda, 2002 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2002 16.37
2003 13.91 -15.0%
2004 2.35 -83.1%
2005 3.75 +59.4%
2006 10.05 +167.7%
2007 1.22 -87.8%
2008 0.839 -31.4%
2009 2.59 +208.3%
2010 1.16 -55.3%
2012 2.57 +122.1%
2013 0.5892 -77.1%
2014 2.38 +304.2%
2015 2 -16.1%
2016 2.33 +16.5%
2017 1.09 -53.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.39 0.839 16.37 8
2010s 1.73 0.5892 2.57 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is adolescent birth rate in Uganda?
Adolescent birth rate in Uganda was 1.09 in 2017, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest adolescent birth rate recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 16.37 in 2002.
What is the lowest adolescent birth rate recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5892 in 2013.
How does Uganda rank for adolescent birth rate?
Uganda ranks 59th out of 180 countries with data for 2017.
Is adolescent birth rate rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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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Indicator
Adolescent birth rate (per 1000 women)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
207 places, 3,707 data points, 2000–2025
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