Adolescent fertility rate in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Adolescent fertility rate was 15.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
137th
of 218 countries
All-time high
114.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 1960
All-time low
10.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 2017
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adolescent fertility rate in British Virgin Islands, 1960–2024
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded 15.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 for adolescent fertility rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility rate in British Virgin Islands peaked at 114.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 10.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, in 2017.
That places British Virgin Islands 137th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adolescent fertility rate in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 114.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | — |
| 1961 | 112.39 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 110.24 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1963 | 108.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 107.28 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1965 | 108.24 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 109.47 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 108.95 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 107.21 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1969 | 104.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 103.64 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 100.89 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 98.03 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 95.19 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 92.41 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 89.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 87.35 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 85.01 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 1978 | 82.99 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 81.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 75.24 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 59.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -20.5% |
| 1982 | 57.06 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 52.52 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 48.48 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 46.19 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 42.09 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 40.59 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 40.66 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 42.53 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 43.21 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 44.81 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 44.97 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 43.12 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 38.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.9% |
| 1995 | 42.12 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 45.89 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 49.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 36.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -25.6% |
| 1999 | 46.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +26.2% |
| 2000 | 47.74 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 36.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -22.6% |
| 2002 | 27.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -24.4% |
| 2003 | 29.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 36.25 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 30.25 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -16.5% |
| 2006 | 25.26 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 27.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 25.35 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 22.99 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 20.67 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 22.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 18.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -21.3% |
| 2013 | 16.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 20.91 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +23.5% |
| 2015 | 19.46 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 14.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -25.3% |
| 2017 | 10.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -24.8% |
| 2018 | 12.12 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 13.49 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 13.73 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 14.39 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 14.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 15.27 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 15.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.8% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 15.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, 2.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 15.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 38.59 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, 39% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 109.12 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 104.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 114.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 91.62 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 81.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 103.64 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.52 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 40.59 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 75.24 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.48 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 36.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 49.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 22.99 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 47.74 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 22.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.61 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 13.73 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 15.27 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 134 Hungary 17.39 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 135 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 16.64 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 136 Turks and Caicos Islands 15.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 138 Sri Lanka 14.72 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 139 Puerto Rico 13.29 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 140 Saint Martin (French Part) 13.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
More health data for British Virgin Islands
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,597 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 239 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 218 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 220 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 209 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 245 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 273 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility rate in British Virgin Islands?
- Adolescent fertility rate in British Virgin Islands was 15.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest adolescent fertility rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 114.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1960.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2017.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for adolescent fertility rate?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 137th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adolescent fertility rate rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.