Adolescent fertility rate in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Adolescent fertility rate was 15.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
136th
of 218 countries
All-time high
110.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 1960
All-time low
15.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adolescent fertility rate in Turks and Caicos 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
In 2024, adolescent fertility rate in Turks and Caicos Islands stood at 15.65 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 3.3% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility rate in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 110.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 15.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, in 2024.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 136th 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 Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 110.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | — |
| 1961 | 107.62 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1962 | 105.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 104.41 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 101.66 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 99.71 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 98.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 98.15 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 96.37 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 92.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1970 | 90.84 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1971 | 89.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 89.75 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 89.64 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 89.51 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 89.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 89.19 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 87.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 87.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 87.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 85.95 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 83.75 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 81.72 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 80.92 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 79.38 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 77.15 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 74.9 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 72.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 70.25 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 67.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 63.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 58.49 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 53.23 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 48.45 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.0% |
| 1994 | 43.05 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.1% |
| 1995 | 37.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -12.2% |
| 1996 | 32.51 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -14.0% |
| 1997 | 27.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -15.3% |
| 1998 | 23.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -14.1% |
| 1999 | 20.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 18.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 19.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 16.41 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 17.31 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 19.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 21.93 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 24.74 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 26.45 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 26.9 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 26.58 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 24.86 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 23.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 23.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 23.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 23.26 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 22.96 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 22.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 21.43 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 20.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 19.13 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 17.87 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 17.26 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 16.58 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 16.19 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 15.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.3% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 15.65 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, 2.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 15.65 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, 41% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 101.64 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 92.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 110.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 89.06 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 87.22 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 90.84 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 77.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 67.33 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 85.95 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.9 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 20.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 63.69 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.75 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 16.41 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 26.9 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.48 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 19.13 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 24.86 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.71 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 15.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 17.87 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 133 Kazakhstan 17.44 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 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
- 137 British Virgin Islands 15.14 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
More health data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,416 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3379 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 0 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, female 71.1% (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 247 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 16,640 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 235 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 250 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 73.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility rate in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Adolescent fertility rate in Turks and Caicos Islands was 15.65 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 Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 110.94 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1960.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility rate recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for adolescent fertility rate?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 136th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adolescent fertility rate rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos 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.