Birth rate by women's age group in Czechia
Czechia: Birth rate by women's age group was 5.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
195th
of 236 countries
All-time high
66.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1976
All-time low
5.98 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 Czechia, 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
Czechia recorded 5.98 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.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and down 51.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Czechia peaked at 66.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 5.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
Czechia ranks 195th of 236 countries on this measure, 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 Czechia, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 53.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 53.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1952 | 52.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.1% |
| 1953 | 48.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.8% |
| 1954 | 44.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.3% |
| 1955 | 42.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.8% |
| 1956 | 42.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1957 | 43.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1958 | 41.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.9% |
| 1959 | 40.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1960 | 40.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1961 | 40.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1962 | 41.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 44.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 45.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 46.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 48.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 47.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1968 | 45.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.5% |
| 1969 | 47.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.4% |
| 1970 | 49.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 49.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 50.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 53.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 60.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 65.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +8.2% |
| 1976 | 66.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 63.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.0% |
| 1979 | 53.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 50 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 49.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 52.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 56.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 56.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 52.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 49.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 46.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 44.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 41.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.0% |
| 1990 | 41.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 43.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 42.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 42.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 33.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -21.6% |
| 1995 | 25.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -22.1% |
| 1996 | 21.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -18.2% |
| 1997 | 19.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 17.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.6% |
| 1999 | 15.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 13.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.2% |
| 2001 | 11.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 11.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 11.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 11.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 10.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 10.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 11.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 11.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 12.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 12.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 11.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 12.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 12.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 12.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 11.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 11.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 11.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 10.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 9.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 9.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 8.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 6.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -14.6% |
| 2023 | 5.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.5% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 5.98 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, 79% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 5.98 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, 82% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 46.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 40.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 53.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 44.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 40.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 48.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 57.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 49.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 66.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 41.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 56.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 15.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 43.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 13.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 9.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 12.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 5.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 9.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
- 192 Israel 6.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 193 Poland 6.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 194 Oman 5.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 196 Malaysia 5.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 197 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 5.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 198 Libya 5.92 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 Czechia?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Czechia was 5.98 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 Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 66.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1976.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Czechia rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Czechia ranks 195th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia 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.