Birth rate by women's age group in Mali
Mali: Birth rate by women's age group was 138.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
138.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
6th
of 236 countries
All-time high
210.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1950
All-time low
138.56 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 Mali, 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 Mali is 138.56 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 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Mali peaked at 210.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 138.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
Mali ranks 6th of 236 countries on this measure, 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 Mali, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 210.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 210.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | 210.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1953 | 209.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1954 | 208.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1955 | 206.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1956 | 204.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1957 | 202.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1958 | 200.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1959 | 202.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1960 | 205.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1961 | 206.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1962 | 203.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 201.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1964 | 198.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1965 | 197.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1966 | 196.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 194.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1968 | 192.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 187.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 182.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1971 | 175.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 169.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.9% |
| 1973 | 171.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 172.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 171.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 173.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 172.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 171.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 179.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 179.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 178.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 182.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 178.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 169.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 165.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 164.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 163.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 172.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 166.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 157.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 167.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 169.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 172.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 174.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 161.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.2% |
| 1996 | 160.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 165.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 171.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 177.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 173.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 170.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 170.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 171.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 175.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 177.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 172.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 169.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 166.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 167.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 169.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 168.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 166.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 164.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 161.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 159.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 156.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 154.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 150.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 144.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 143.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 141.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 140.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 138.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 138.56 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, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mali's 138.56 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, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 206.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 200.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 210.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 198.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 187.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 206.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 173.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 169.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 182.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 172.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 163.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 182.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 167.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 157.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 177.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 171.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 166.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 177.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 159.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 144.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 169.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 140.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 138.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 143.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 3 Equatorial Guinea 150.44 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
- 7 Chad 134.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 8 Madagascar 129.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 9 Liberia 126.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Mali
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.717 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5014 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 47,440 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.95 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4401 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 65.03 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.87 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Mali?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Mali was 138.56 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 Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 210.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 138.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Mali rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Mali ranks 6th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mali 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.