Birth rate by women's age group in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Birth rate by women's age group was 32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
104th
of 236 countries
All-time high
123.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1950
All-time low
28.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 2018
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rate by women's age group in Antigua and Barbuda, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19.
Analysis
The most recent figure for birth rate by women's age group in Antigua and Barbuda is 32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 123.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 28.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2018.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 104th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rate by women's age group in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 123.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 123.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1952 | 122.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1953 | 122.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1954 | 122.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1955 | 121.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1956 | 121.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1957 | 121.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1958 | 121.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1959 | 120.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1960 | 120.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1961 | 120.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1962 | 120.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 120.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 120.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 119.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 117.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 114.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 112.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 109.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 105.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 101.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 97.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 94.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1974 | 89.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 85.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 85.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 86.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 85.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 92.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 86.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.0% |
| 1981 | 79.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 78.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 80.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 76.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 80.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 75.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 76.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 77.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 78.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 78.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 67.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.7% |
| 1992 | 65.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 61.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 62.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 66.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 67.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 62.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 57.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 55.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 61.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +10.6% |
| 2001 | 59.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 56.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 53.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 51.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 50.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 48.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 49.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 54.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 50.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 42.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -16.2% |
| 2011 | 40.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 37.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 34.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 34.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 35.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 31.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 31.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 28.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 31.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 33.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 33.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 33.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 4.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 39.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 84% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 122.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 120.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 123.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 117.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 109.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 120.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 92.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 85.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 105.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 79.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 75.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 86.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 64.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 55.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 78.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 48.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 61.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 28.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 42.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 33.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 101 Romania 33.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 102 Myanmar 33.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 103 Guam 33.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 105 Philippines 31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 106 United States Virgin Islands 31.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 107 Western Sahara 31.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Antigua and Barbuda
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6324 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9318 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 154.54 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2,658 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Antigua and Barbuda was 32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 123.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2018.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 104th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rate by women's age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Age-specific fertility rate for girls aged 15 to 19: the annual number of live births in this age group per 1,000 girls.