Adolescent fertility rate in Türkiye
Türkiye: Adolescent fertility rate was 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
150th
of 218 countries
All-time high
163.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 1960
All-time low
11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adolescent fertility rate in Türkiye, 1960–2024
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Analysis
In 2024, adolescent fertility rate in Türkiye stood at 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and down 59.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility rate in Türkiye peaked at 163.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, in 2024.
Türkiye ranks 150th 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 Türkiye, year by year
| Year | births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 163.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | — |
| 1961 | 162.97 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 157.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.2% |
| 1963 | 152.6 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 147.48 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 1965 | 141.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 137.42 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 134.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1968 | 131.83 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 129.97 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1970 | 127.91 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 130.6 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 130.56 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 129.63 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 126.13 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 1975 | 118.74 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 114.31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1977 | 110.51 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 110.28 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 111.59 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 110.39 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 109.38 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 104.73 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 1983 | 100.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 94.27 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 89.31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 84.07 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 77.75 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.5% |
| 1988 | 72.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 64.09 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.2% |
| 1990 | 65.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 67.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 61.13 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 60.29 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 58.79 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 57.45 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 57.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 56.84 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 57.29 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 57.12 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 53.43 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 50.75 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 46.07 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 43.11 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 42.57 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 42.96 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 41.86 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 39.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 38.36 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 37.19 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 33.34 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 31.76 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 30.12 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 28.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 27.56 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 25.64 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 24.23 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 22.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 19.84 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.2% |
| 2019 | 17.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 15.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 13.63 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 12.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 12.05 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -7.2% |
Türkiye compared with similar countries
- Türkiye's 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 26.79 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, 42% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Türkiye's 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.25 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, 1.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 145.85 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 129.97 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 163.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 121.03 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 110.28 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 130.6 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.63 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 64.09 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 110.39 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 56.84 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 67.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.6 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 37.19 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 53.43 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.07 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 17.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 33.34 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.88 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 15.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
- 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
- 149 New Caledonia 11.7 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
- 153 Bosnia and Herzegovina 10.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5275 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,582 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 858 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0298 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.94 % 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 Türkiye?
- Adolescent fertility rate in Türkiye was 11.18 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 Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 163.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1960.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility rate recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024.
- How does Türkiye rank for adolescent fertility rate?
- Türkiye ranks 150th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adolescent fertility rate rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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.