Adolescent fertility in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Adolescent fertility was 1.25 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Adolescent fertility in United States Virgin Islands, 2000–2012
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2012, adolescent fertility in United States Virgin Islands stood at 1.25.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 316.7% on the previous year and up 197.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 1.78 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.29, in 2010.
That places United States Virgin Islands 53rd out of 206 countries with data for 2012, putting it 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 United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.62 | — |
| 2001 | 1.45 | +133.9% |
| 2002 | 0.42 | -71.0% |
| 2003 | 0.85 | +102.4% |
| 2004 | 0.65 | -23.5% |
| 2005 | 1.12 | +72.3% |
| 2006 | 0.46 | -58.9% |
| 2007 | 0.72 | +56.5% |
| 2008 | 1.78 | +147.2% |
| 2009 | 1.07 | -39.9% |
| 2010 | 0.29 | -72.9% |
| 2011 | 0.3 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 1.25 | +316.7% |
United States Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- United States Virgin Islands's 1.25 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.04, 31.2× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- United States Virgin Islands's 1.25 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.17, 1.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.914 | 0.42 | 1.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6133 | 0.29 | 1.25 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
More population data for United States Virgin Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3008 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.55 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3008 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -2.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.316 (2100)
- Population density 177.09 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2,849 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.316 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.0602 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility in United States Virgin Islands?
- Adolescent fertility in United States Virgin Islands was 1.25 in 2012, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adolescent fertility recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 1.78 in 2008.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.29 in 2010.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for adolescent fertility?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 53rd out of 206 countries with data for 2012.
- Is adolescent fertility rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands 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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