Birth rate by women's age group in Philippines
Philippines: Birth rate by women's age group was 31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
105th
of 236 countries
All-time high
69.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1957
All-time low
31.89 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 Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Philippines peaked at 69.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1957 and was at its lowest, 31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
Philippines ranks 105th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rate by women's age group in Philippines, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 68.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 68.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1952 | 69.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1953 | 69.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1954 | 68.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1955 | 69.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1956 | 69.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1957 | 69.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 69.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1959 | 69.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 69.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 69.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1962 | 68.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1963 | 67.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 65.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 64.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 63.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 66.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 62.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.5% |
| 1969 | 63.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 65.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 62.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.0% |
| 1972 | 63.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1973 | 61.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 60.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 62.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 60.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 60.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 62.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 61.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 61.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 61.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 60.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 62.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 61.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 56.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 53.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 52.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 52.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 47.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 45.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 44.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 46.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 46.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 43.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 44.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 44.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 45.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 48.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 44.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 44.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 47.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 47.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 51.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 52.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 56.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 59.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 61.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 59.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 57.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 57.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 55.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 53.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 50.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 46.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 42.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 38.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 34.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 32.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 32.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 31.89 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, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 26.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 69.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 68.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 69.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 65.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 62.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 69.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 62.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 60.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 65.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 59.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 53.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 62.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 43.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 52.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 44.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 59.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 38.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 61.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 34.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 102 Myanmar 33.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 103 Guam 33.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 104 Antigua and Barbuda 32.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 106 United States Virgin Islands 31.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 107 Western Sahara 31.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 108 Rwanda 30.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Philippines
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.167 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0898 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 157,892 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.32 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6047 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 383.08 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.22 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Philippines?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Philippines was 31.89 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 69.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1957.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Philippines rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Philippines ranks 105th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.