Birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 was 3.94 per 1,000 population in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 in Sierra Leone, 2003–2018
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 1,000 population.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 3.94 per 1,000 population for birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 in 2018.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 in Sierra Leone peaked at 24.78 per 1,000 population in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.32 per 1,000 population, in 2016.
That places Sierra Leone 12th out of 206 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18.56 per 1,000 population | — |
| 2004 | 24.78 per 1,000 population | +33.5% |
| 2005 | 24.59 per 1,000 population | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 17.08 per 1,000 population | -30.5% |
| 2007 | 13.64 per 1,000 population | -20.1% |
| 2009 | 12.49 per 1,000 population | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 16.85 per 1,000 population | +34.9% |
| 2011 | 5.85 per 1,000 population | -65.3% |
| 2012 | 10.87 per 1,000 population | +85.8% |
| 2013 | 9.96 per 1,000 population | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 11.2 per 1,000 population | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 5.43 per 1,000 population | -51.5% |
| 2016 | 3.32 per 1,000 population | -38.9% |
| 2017 | 4.4 per 1,000 population | +32.5% |
| 2018 | 3.94 per 1,000 population | -10.5% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 3.94 per 1,000 population is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.27 per 1,000 population, 1.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 3.94 per 1,000 population is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.87 per 1,000 population, 2.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.52 per 1,000 population | 12.49 per 1,000 population | 24.78 per 1,000 population | 6 |
| 2010s | 7.98 per 1,000 population | 3.32 per 1,000 population | 16.85 per 1,000 population | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More population data for Sierra Leone
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,595 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6516 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 220.76 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 983,692 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 in Sierra Leone?
- Birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 in Sierra Leone was 3.94 per 1,000 population in 2018, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 24.78 per 1,000 population in 2004.
- What is the lowest birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.32 per 1,000 population in 2016.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14?
- Sierra Leone ranks 12th out of 206 countries with data for 2018.
- Is birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14 rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rate among girls aged 10 to 14. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Adolescent birth rate (per 1,000 women aged 15-19 and 10-14 years).