Birth rate by women's age group in Congo
Congo: Birth rate by women's age group was 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
15th
of 236 countries
All-time high
159.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1977
All-time low
109.88 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 Congo, 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
Congo recorded 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 for birth rate by women's age group in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Congo peaked at 159.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
That places Congo 15th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rate by women's age group in Congo, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 144.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 144.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1952 | 144.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1953 | 144.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1954 | 144.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1955 | 145.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1956 | 146.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1957 | 146.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1958 | 147.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1959 | 147.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1960 | 147.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1961 | 147.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1962 | 148.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 149.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 149.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 150.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 150.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 151.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 153.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 154.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 155.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 156.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 157.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 157.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 158.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 158.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 159.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1977 | 159.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 155.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 152.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 149.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1981 | 149.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 149.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 149.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 146.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 139.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 132.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 128.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 127.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 127.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 126.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 126.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 126.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 127.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 126.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 125.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 124.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 123.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 124.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 123.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 123.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 124.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 123.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 125.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 125.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 126.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 127.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 129.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 132.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 135.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 133.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 130.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 126.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 123.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 122.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 120.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 118.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 117.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 115.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 114.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 113.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 112.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 111.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 64.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 87.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 145.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 144.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 147.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 150.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 147.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 154.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 157.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 152.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 159.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 139.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 127.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 149.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 125.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 123.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 127.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 127.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 123.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 135.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 122.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 114.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 133.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 113.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 12 Zambia 115.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 13 Malawi 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 14 Tanzania 113.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 16 Uganda 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 17 Democratic Republic of Congo 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 18 Cameroon 106.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,379 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.17 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0471 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 58.64 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.51 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Congo?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Congo was 109.88 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 159.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1977.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Congo rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Congo ranks 15th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Congo 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.