Adolescent fertility rate in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Adolescent fertility rate was 11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
149th
of 218 countries
All-time high
101.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 1970
All-time low
11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adolescent fertility rate in New Caledonia, 1960–2024
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adolescent fertility rate in New Caledonia is 11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility rate in New Caledonia peaked at 101.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, in 2024.
New Caledonia ranks 149th of 218 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 fertility rate in New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 86.57 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | — |
| 1961 | 85.86 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 83.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1963 | 79.62 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.5% |
| 1964 | 62.19 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -21.9% |
| 1965 | 60.23 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 67.12 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +11.4% |
| 1967 | 76.66 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +14.2% |
| 1968 | 89.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +17.3% |
| 1969 | 94.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 101.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 93.63 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.3% |
| 1972 | 86.98 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.1% |
| 1973 | 80.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.7% |
| 1974 | 82.85 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 90.36 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 88.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 87.31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 85.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 79.56 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 74.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.0% |
| 1981 | 68.24 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 64.98 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 60.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 56.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 51.66 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.1% |
| 1986 | 48.91 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 44.89 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 44.09 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 43.48 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 46.03 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 44.77 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 40.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.2% |
| 1993 | 34.11 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -15.2% |
| 1994 | 28.88 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -15.4% |
| 1995 | 21.83 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -24.4% |
| 1996 | 19.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -8.8% |
| 1997 | 19.82 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 20.31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 24.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +19.3% |
| 2000 | 26.58 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 25.55 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 23.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 20.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -13.1% |
| 2004 | 18.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 20.09 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 20.57 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 20.88 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 21.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 21.44 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 21.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 21.75 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 21.56 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 20.26 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 19.04 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 18.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 16.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 15.74 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 14.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 13.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 13.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 12.37 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 12.15 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 12.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.8% |
New Caledonia compared with similar countries
- New Caledonia's 11.7 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, 1.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- New Caledonia's 11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 25.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, 46% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 78.58 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 60.23 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 94.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 79.56 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 101.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 55.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 43.48 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 74.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.01 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 19.82 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 46.03 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.83 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 18.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 26.58 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 13.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 21.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 13.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Caledonia
- 146 United States of America 12.41 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 147 Albania 12.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 148 Russian Federation 12.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 150 Türkiye 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 151 Saudi Arabia 11.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 152 Ukraine 10.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
More health data for New Caledonia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3381 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,128 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4956 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.034 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3761 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility rate in New Caledonia?
- Adolescent fertility rate in New Caledonia was 11.7 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 New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 101.02 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1970.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility rate recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024.
- How does New Caledonia rank for adolescent fertility rate?
- New Caledonia ranks 149th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adolescent fertility rate rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia 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.