Central African Republic—Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000)
Category: GenderSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #1 of 217Updated August 2026
Latest Value
163.1
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#1
of 217 countries
Maximum
169.2
2010
Minimum
141.4
2001
CAGR
+0.6%
24 years
Last
163.1
Previous
163
Highest
169.2
Lowest
141.4
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Central African Republic's adolescent fertility rate (per 1,000) was 163.1 in 2023, ranking #1 out of 217 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 169.2 (2010) and the lowest was 141.4 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163.1 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 163 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 163.6 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 164 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 164.9 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 165.5 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 165.1 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 164.3 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 164.1 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 165.6 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 166.8 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 167.6 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 168.5 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 169.2 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 163.8 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 159.7 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 155.5 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 151.9 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 148.4 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 144.9 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 143 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 141.7 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 141.4 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 141.5 |
Top Countries — Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central African Republic | 161.3 | 2024 |
| 2 | Equatorial Guinea | 152.9 | 2024 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 151.9 | 2024 |
| 4 | Niger | 141.6 | 2024 |
| 5 | Angola | 139.4 | 2024 |
| 6 | Mali | 135.9 | 2024 |
| 7 | Chad | 132.1 | 2024 |
| 8 | Madagascar | 128.7 | 2024 |
| 9 | Liberia | 124.7 | 2024 |
| 10 | Guinea | 116.8 | 2024 |
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.