Mauritius—Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000)
Category: GenderSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #128 of 217Updated April 2026
Latest Value
19.8
2023
YoY Change
-1.5%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#128
of 217 countries
Maximum
37.7
2000
Minimum
19.8
2023
CAGR
-2.8%
24 years
Last
19.8
Previous
20.1
Highest
37.7
Lowest
19.8
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mauritius's adolescent fertility rate (per 1,000) was 19.8 in 2023, ranking #128 out of 217 countries. This represents a -1.5% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 37.7 (2000) and the lowest was 19.8 (2023). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.8 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 20.1 | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 21.3 | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 22.8 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 22.8 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 23.3 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 24 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 23.5 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 23.3 | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 24.8 | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 26.7 | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 29.5 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 30.3 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 30.7 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 31.6 | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 32.8 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 33.6 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 32.9 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 34 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 35.5 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 34.9 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 35.2 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 34.9 | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 37.7 |
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 | 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.