Birth rate by women's age group in Nigeria
Nigeria: Birth rate by women's age group was 86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
27th
of 236 countries
All-time high
190.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1975
All-time low
86.43 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 Nigeria, 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
Nigeria recorded 86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 for birth rate by women's age group in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Nigeria peaked at 190.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
Nigeria ranks 27th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rate by women's age group in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 120.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 120.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1952 | 120.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1953 | 120.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1954 | 121 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1955 | 122.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1956 | 123.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1957 | 129.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.6% |
| 1958 | 134.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.3% |
| 1959 | 140.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 146.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.4% |
| 1961 | 153.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.4% |
| 1962 | 160.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 163.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 164.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 164.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 161.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 159.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 158.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1969 | 163.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 165.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 167.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 172.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 177.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 187.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 190.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 185.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 181.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 176.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 173.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 169.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 162.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 158.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 162.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 156.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 155.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 149.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 147.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 143.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 146.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 142.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 138.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 137.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 134.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 131.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 135.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 131.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 129.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 129.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 130.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 133.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 133.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 133.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 135.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 130.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 132.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 130.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 127.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 127.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 127.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 125.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 127.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 127.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 127.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 123.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 114.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 106.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 100.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 96.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 92.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 89.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 88.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 87.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 64.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 87.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 98% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 125.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 120.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 140.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 159.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 146.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 164.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 177.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 165.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 190.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 155.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 143.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 169.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 134.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 129.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 142.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 131.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 127.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 135.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 92.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 127.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 89.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 24 Gabon 91.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 25 Mauritania 88.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 26 Burkina Faso 87.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 28 Sao Tome and Principe 86.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 29 Honduras 82.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 30 Guinea-Bissau 81.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Nigeria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1509 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 377,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.22 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5063 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 523.46 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 32.05 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Nigeria?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Nigeria was 86.43 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 190.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1975.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Nigeria rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Nigeria ranks 27th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.