Birth rate by women's age group in Madagascar
Madagascar: Birth rate by women's age group was 129.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
129.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
8th
of 236 countries
All-time high
187.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1972
All-time low
121.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1986
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rate by women's age group in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar is 129.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Madagascar peaked at 187.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 121.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 1986.
That places Madagascar 8th 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 173.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 174.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1952 | 175.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1953 | 176.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1954 | 176.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1955 | 176.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1956 | 177.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1957 | 177.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1958 | 177.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1959 | 176 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1960 | 175.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1961 | 173.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 172.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 170.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1964 | 167.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 163.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1966 | 162.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 164.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 169.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 172.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 178.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 187.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 187.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 182.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 177.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 173.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 169.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 167.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 166.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 163.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 155.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 1981 | 144.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.9% |
| 1982 | 143.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 134.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 133.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 132.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 121.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.2% |
| 1987 | 128.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 131.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 130.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 132.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 130.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 126.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 131.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 137.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 143.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 148.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 146.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 144.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 146.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 147.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 149.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 148.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 146.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 145.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 143.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 142.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 142.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 143.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 145.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 143.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 139.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 137.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 136.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 136.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 135.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 135.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 135.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 136.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 136.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 135.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 133.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 131.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 129.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 129.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for low income countries, which is 93.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 129.8 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, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 176.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 173.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 177.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 169.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 162.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 175.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 175.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 163.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 187.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 135.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 121.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 155.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 126.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 148.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 145.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 142.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 149.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 137.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 135.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 143.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 129.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 135.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 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
- 7 Chad 134.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 9 Liberia 126.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 10 Guinea 118.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 11 Somalia 117.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Madagascar
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.445 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.153 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.445 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2896 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 146.69 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.06 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 3.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Madagascar?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Madagascar was 129.8 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 187.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1972.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 121.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1986.
- How does Madagascar rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Madagascar ranks 8th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.