Adolescent fertility rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Adolescent fertility rate was 11.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
151st
of 218 countries
All-time high
116.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 1964
All-time low
10.29 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 2022
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adolescent fertility rate in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia is 11.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 116.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 10.29 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, in 2022.
That places Saudi Arabia 151st 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 115.81 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | — |
| 1961 | 115.84 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 115.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 116.58 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 116.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 116.13 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1966 | 115.36 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 114.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 114.45 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1969 | 114.37 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 114.26 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1971 | 113.95 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 113.85 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 113.17 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 112.44 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1975 | 111.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 111.17 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 110.75 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 110.36 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 109.87 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 108.67 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 107.53 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 106.25 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 104.74 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 103.23 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 101.23 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 86.26 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -14.8% |
| 1987 | 72.67 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -15.8% |
| 1988 | 64.44 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.3% |
| 1989 | 68 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 64.34 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 60.95 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 57.68 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 52.15 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 47.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.2% |
| 1995 | 41.58 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 36.32 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -12.6% |
| 1997 | 32.03 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.8% |
| 1998 | 28.38 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.4% |
| 1999 | 28.81 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 29.31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 27.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 25.32 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 23.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 22.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 21.34 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 21.38 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 20.38 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 19.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 17.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 17.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 17.24 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 16.15 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 15.91 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 15.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 14.96 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 14.66 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 14.25 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 12.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 11.27 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 10.47 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 10.29 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 11.11 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 11.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 11.08 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, 1.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 11.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 17.72 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, 62% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 115.62 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 114.37 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 116.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 112.15 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 109.87 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 114.26 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 64.44 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 108.67 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.96 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 28.38 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 64.34 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.21 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 19.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 29.31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.68 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 12.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 17.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.84 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10.29 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 11.27 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 148 Russian Federation 12.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 149 New Caledonia 11.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 150 Türkiye 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 152 Ukraine 10.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 153 Bosnia and Herzegovina 10.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 154 Cayman Islands 10.53 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
More health data for Saudi Arabia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3736 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 483.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 829 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.31 % 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 0.0384 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Adolescent fertility rate in Saudi Arabia was 11.08 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 116.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1964.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.29 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2022.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for adolescent fertility rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 151st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adolescent fertility rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.