Birth rate by women's age group in Belgium
Belgium: Birth rate by women's age group was 3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 16.1%
World rank
213th
of 236 countries
All-time high
31.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1971
All-time low
3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rate by women's age group in Belgium, 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 Belgium is 3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.1% on the previous year and down 51.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Belgium peaked at 31.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
That places Belgium 213th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Birth rate by women's age group in Belgium, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 22.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 21.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 1952 | 20.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1953 | 20.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 1954 | 20.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1955 | 21.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.3% |
| 1956 | 22.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +8.1% |
| 1957 | 25.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +10.2% |
| 1958 | 26.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.3% |
| 1959 | 26.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1960 | 24.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.2% |
| 1961 | 23.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 1962 | 24.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 25.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.0% |
| 1964 | 27.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.9% |
| 1965 | 29.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +8.7% |
| 1966 | 31.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 31.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 30.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 30.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 30.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 31.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 31.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1973 | 30.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.1% |
| 1974 | 29.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 1975 | 27.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 26.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1977 | 24.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 1978 | 23.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 1979 | 21.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 20.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 19.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 17.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 16.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 14.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.8% |
| 1985 | 12.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.4% |
| 1986 | 12.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 11.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 11.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 11.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 12.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 12.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 11.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 10.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.7% |
| 1995 | 9.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 10.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 10.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 10.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 11.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 11.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 10.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 10.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 10.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 10.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 10.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 10.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 10.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 9.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 9.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 8.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 7.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.2% |
| 2014 | 7.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 6.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 6.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 5.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 5.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 5.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 4.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 4.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 4.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -16.1% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 49% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 50% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 22.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 20.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 26.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 27.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 23.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 31.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 27.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 21.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 31.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 11.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 20.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 9.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 12.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 11.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 5.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 9.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 210 Ireland 4.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 211 Luxembourg 4.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 212 Austria 3.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 214 France 3.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 215 Slovenia 3.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 216 Andorra 3.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Belgium?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Belgium was 3.67 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 31.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1971.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Belgium rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Belgium ranks 213th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.