Sri Lanka—Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000)
Category: GenderSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #138 of 217
Latest Value
15.1
2023
YoY Change
-0.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#138
of 217 countries
Maximum
30.2
2001
Minimum
15.1
2023
CAGR
-2.9%
24 years
Last
15.1
Previous
15.1
Highest
30.2
Lowest
15.1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.1 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 15.1 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 15.4 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 15.5 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 15.6 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 15.8 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 16.2 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 16.5 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 17.0 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 18.1 | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 19.8 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 20.9 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 21.3 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 21.7 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 21.6 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 20.9 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 21.7 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 22.2 | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 24.3 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 26.3 | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 27.8 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 29.3 | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 30.2 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 29.8 |
Top Countries — Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central African Republic | 163.1 | 2023 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 153.4 | 2023 |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 150.4 | 2023 |
| 4 | Niger | 145.3 | 2023 |
| 5 | Angola | 140.8 | 2023 |
| 6 | Mali | 138.6 | 2023 |
| 7 | Chad | 134.7 | 2023 |
| 8 | Madagascar | 129.8 | 2023 |
| 9 | Liberia | 126.0 | 2023 |
| 10 | Guinea | 118.6 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →