Birth rate by women's age group in Malawi
Malawi: Birth rate by women's age group was 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
13th
of 236 countries
All-time high
181.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1975
All-time low
113.58 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 Malawi, 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
In 2023, birth rate by women's age group in Malawi stood at 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Malawi peaked at 181.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
That places Malawi 13th 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 140.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 141.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1952 | 141.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1953 | 142.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1954 | 141.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1955 | 143.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1956 | 144.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1957 | 146.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1958 | 147.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1959 | 148.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1960 | 149.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1961 | 151.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1962 | 152.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 155.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 156.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 156.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 157.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1967 | 157.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1968 | 160.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.2% |
| 1969 | 163.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 166.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 171.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 176.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 178 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 179.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 181.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 178.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1977 | 172.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 170.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 173.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 178.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 178.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 179.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 180.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 176.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 177.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 170.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 164.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 162.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 158.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 155.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 156.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 155.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 151.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 150.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 148.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 146.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 150.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 151.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 154.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 154.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 153.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 152.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 154.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 156.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 158.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 156.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 153.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 149.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 146.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 143.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 140.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 138.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 135.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 132.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 128.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 125.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 123.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 122.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 120.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 118.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 116.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 115.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 113.58 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, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 113.58 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, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 143.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 140.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 148.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 156 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 149.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 163.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 174.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 166.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 181.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 172.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 158.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 180.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 152.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 146.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 156.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 153.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 146.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 158.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 131.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 120.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 143.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 115.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 118.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 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
- 12 Zambia 115.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 14 Tanzania 113.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 15 Congo 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 16 Uganda 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Malawi
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1183 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3622 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,159 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.45 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2289 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 627.29 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.85 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Malawi?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Malawi was 113.58 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 181.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1975.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Malawi rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Malawi ranks 13th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi 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.