Birth rate by women's age group in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Birth rate by women's age group was 18.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Birth rate by women's age group in Kazakhstan, 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 Kazakhstan is 18.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Kazakhstan peaked at 62.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 18.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
Kazakhstan ranks 140th 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 50.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -16.8% |
| 1952 | 38.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.2% |
| 1953 | 40.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.2% |
| 1954 | 43.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +8.1% |
| 1955 | 47.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +9.3% |
| 1956 | 52.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +9.8% |
| 1957 | 56.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.6% |
| 1958 | 60.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.5% |
| 1959 | 62.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.9% |
| 1960 | 60 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 1961 | 50.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -15.7% |
| 1962 | 36.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -28.5% |
| 1963 | 27.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -23.0% |
| 1964 | 26.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.5% |
| 1965 | 28.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.5% |
| 1966 | 33.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +14.7% |
| 1967 | 35.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 35.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1969 | 33.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.2% |
| 1970 | 32.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 34.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 34.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 33.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 31.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 31.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 33.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 36.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 36.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 38.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 40.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 38.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 38.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 40.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 42.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 42.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 42.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 42.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 42.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 45.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 49.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 52.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 53.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 54.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 55.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 52.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 45.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.2% |
| 1997 | 40.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.2% |
| 1998 | 37.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 33.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 31.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 29.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 27.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 26.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 27.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 27.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 28.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 30.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 31.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 30.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 29.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 30.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 33.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 35.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 35.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 31.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 28.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 25.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 23.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 22.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 21.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 21.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 18.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -16.1% |
| 2023 | 18.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 18.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 66% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 18.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 2.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 49.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 38.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 62.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 36.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 26.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 60 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 34.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 31.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 38.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 38.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 45.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 47.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 33.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 55.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 26.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 31.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 22.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 35.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 18.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 21.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
- 137 Djibouti 18.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 138 Aruba 18.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 139 Jordan 18.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 141 Hungary 17.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 142 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 17.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 143 Niue 16.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
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- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7585 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2152 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2511 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2235 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 12.47 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.92 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Kazakhstan?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Kazakhstan was 18.23 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 62.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1959.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Kazakhstan ranks 140th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.