Birth rate by women's age group in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea: Birth rate by women's age group was 150.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
150.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
3rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
189.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1998
All-time low
115.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rate by women's age group in Equatorial Guinea, 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 Equatorial Guinea is 150.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 189.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 115.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 1950.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 3rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rate by women's age group in Equatorial Guinea, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 115.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 116.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1952 | 117.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1953 | 118.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1954 | 119.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1955 | 120.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 121.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1957 | 121.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1958 | 122.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 123.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1960 | 124.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1961 | 126.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1962 | 127.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 129.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 130.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 130.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 131.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1967 | 134.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.8% |
| 1968 | 137.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 140.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 142.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 143.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 145 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 146.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 147.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 149.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 150.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 152.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 154.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 156.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 158.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 160.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1982 | 162.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 165.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 168.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 171.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 174.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 176.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 178.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 180.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 182.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 183.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 185.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 187.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 188.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 189.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 189.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 189.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 189.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 189.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 186.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 183.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 184.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 185.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 186.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 186.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 185.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 185.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 184.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 182.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 180.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 178.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 175.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 173.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 171.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 169.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 167.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 164.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 161.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 158.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 156.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 154.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 152.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 150.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
Equatorial Guinea compared with similar countries
- Equatorial Guinea's 150.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 5.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Equatorial Guinea's 150.44 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, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 119.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 115.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 123.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 131.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 124.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 140.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 148.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 142.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 156.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 169.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 158.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 180.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 187.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 182.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 189.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 185 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 182.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 186.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 170.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 158.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 180.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 150.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 156.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea
- 1 Central African Republic 163.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 2 Mozambique 153.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 4 Niger 145.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 5 Angola 140.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 6 Mali 138.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Equatorial Guinea
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2436 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 178.37 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 328,832 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 2.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Equatorial Guinea?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Equatorial Guinea was 150.44 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 Equatorial Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 189.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1998.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950.
- How does Equatorial Guinea rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 3rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Equatorial Guinea 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.