Birth rate by women's age group in Paraguay
Paraguay: Birth rate by women's age group was 70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
40th
of 236 countries
All-time high
113.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1950
All-time low
70.33 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 Paraguay, 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 Paraguay is 70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Paraguay peaked at 113.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
That places Paraguay 40th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 113.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 112.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1952 | 111.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1953 | 111.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1954 | 111.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 110.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1956 | 108.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1957 | 106.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 1958 | 103.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1959 | 101.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1960 | 99.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 1961 | 98.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1962 | 97.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 97.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1964 | 95.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 93.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 91.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1967 | 87.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 83.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.7% |
| 1969 | 83.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 82.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 1971 | 81.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1972 | 81.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 81.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 83.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 82.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1976 | 80.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1977 | 83.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 87.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 90.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 93.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 95.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 96.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 96.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 97.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 97.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 94.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 95.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 97.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 98.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 101.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 103.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 101.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 99.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 95.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 91.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 86.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 84.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 82.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 81.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 80 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 77.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 74.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 75.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 74.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 73.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 73.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 73.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 74.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 75.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 75.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 76.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 77.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 76.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 77.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 76.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 76.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 75.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 75.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 74.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 72.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 71.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 71.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 2.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 39.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 109.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 101.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 113.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 92.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 83.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 99.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 83.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 80.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 90.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 96.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 93.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 98.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 92.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 81.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 103.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 75.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 73.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 80 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 74.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 77.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 72.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 37 Bangladesh 73.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 38 Marshall Islands 71.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 39 Lesotho 70.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 41 Guyana 69.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 42 Ethiopia 69.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 43 Eswatini 68.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Paraguay
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3467 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2301 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4098 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2301 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 452,902 people (2100)
- Population density 22.77 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6927 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.02 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Paraguay?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Paraguay was 70.33 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 113.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Paraguay rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Paraguay ranks 40th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.