Adolescent fertility rate in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Adolescent fertility rate was 31.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
31.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
103rd
of 218 countries
All-time high
194.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 1962
All-time low
31.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adolescent fertility rate in United States 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
In 2024, adolescent fertility rate in United States Virgin Islands stood at 31.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility rate in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 194.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 31.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19, in 2024.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 103rd 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 United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 166.99 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | — |
| 1961 | 173.76 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +4.1% |
| 1962 | 194.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +12.0% |
| 1963 | 182.95 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 1964 | 191.73 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 188.87 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 1966 | 164.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -13.1% |
| 1967 | 166.37 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 159.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 154.89 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 185.61 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +19.8% |
| 1971 | 163.5 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -11.9% |
| 1972 | 152.25 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.9% |
| 1973 | 135.79 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.8% |
| 1974 | 126.38 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.9% |
| 1975 | 118.11 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.5% |
| 1976 | 111.48 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 105.39 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 102.36 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 88.17 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -13.9% |
| 1980 | 82.86 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 1981 | 83.26 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 84.44 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 85.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 79.73 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.6% |
| 1985 | 77.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 74.63 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 80.85 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 84.48 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 90.49 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 94.05 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 103.81 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +10.4% |
| 1992 | 111.72 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 113.41 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 108.37 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 91.05 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -16.0% |
| 1996 | 78.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -13.6% |
| 1997 | 81.45 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 71.59 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -12.1% |
| 1999 | 62.55 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 56.97 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 58.06 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 55.53 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 52.98 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 54.68 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 53.04 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 54.54 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 54.42 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 55.89 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 54.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 52.23 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 51.04 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 45.5 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 42.84 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 40.47 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 37.98 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 33.97 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 33.16 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 32.58 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 32.17 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 31.76 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 31.79 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 31.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 31.78 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 31.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | -2.0% |
United States Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- United States Virgin Islands's 31.14 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, 4.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United States Virgin Islands's 31.14 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, 81% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 174.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 154.89 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 194.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 128.9 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 88.17 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 185.61 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 82.32 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 74.63 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 90.49 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 91.67 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 62.55 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 113.41 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.05 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 52.98 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 58.06 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.19 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 32.17 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 52.23 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.63 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 31.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 31.79 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
- 100 Antigua and Barbuda 32.08 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 101 Guam 31.51 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 102 Philippines 31.32 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 104 Rwanda 30.59 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 105 Palau 30.18 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
- 106 Grenada 28.62 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 compare
More health data for United States Virgin Islands
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3291 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,158 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.1646 units per person (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 464 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 425 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0964 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.7956 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility rate in United States Virgin Islands?
- Adolescent fertility rate in United States Virgin Islands was 31.14 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 United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 194.65 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1962.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility rate recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.14 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 2024.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for adolescent fertility rate?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 103rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adolescent fertility rate rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.