Lesotho—Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000)
Category: GenderSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #39 of 217
Latest Value
70.6
2023
YoY Change
-1.6%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#39
of 217 countries
Maximum
90.0
2008
Minimum
70.6
2023
CAGR
-0.4%
24 years
Last
70.6
Previous
71.8
Highest
90.0
Lowest
70.6
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.6 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 71.8 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 73.0 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 74.1 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 76.6 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 80.0 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 84.3 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 85.8 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 83.9 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 85.6 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 88.4 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 87.4 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 85.2 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 84.1 | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 86.8 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 90.0 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 89.9 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 85.6 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 82.8 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 80.4 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 82.5 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 80.3 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 79.2 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 77.5 |
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 →