Adolescent fertility in Rwanda
Rwanda: Adolescent fertility was 0.09 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.09
Change on year
down 60.9%
World rank
120th
of 206 countries
All-time high
0.86
in 2001
All-time low
0
in 2009
Years of data
19
2001–2023
Adolescent fertility in Rwanda, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, adolescent fertility in Rwanda stood at 0.09.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 60.9% on the previous year and down 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility in Rwanda peaked at 0.86 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
Rwanda ranks 120th of 206 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 in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.86 | — |
| 2002 | 0.41 | -52.3% |
| 2003 | 0.39 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 0.49 | +25.6% |
| 2005 | 0.44 | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 0.42 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 0.25 | -40.5% |
| 2008 | 0.19 | -24.0% |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0.11 | — |
| 2012 | 0.35 | +218.2% |
| 2013 | 0.76 | +117.1% |
| 2015 | 0.29 | -61.8% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0.29 | — |
| 2018 | 0.31 | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 0.23 | -25.8% |
| 2023 | 0.09 | -60.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 0.09 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.27, 4% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 0.09 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.87, 5% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3833 | 0 | 0.86 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.2637 | 0 | 0.76 | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More population data for Rwanda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5502 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 23,030 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.217 (2100)
- Population density 1,329 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.01 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility in Rwanda?
- Adolescent fertility in Rwanda was 0.09 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adolescent fertility recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 0.86 in 2001.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Rwanda rank for adolescent fertility?
- Rwanda ranks 120th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adolescent fertility rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Adolescent fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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