Birth rate by women's age group in Qatar
Qatar: Birth rate by women's age group was 5.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
200th
of 236 countries
All-time high
198.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1950
All-time low
4.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 2021
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rate by women's age group in Qatar, 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
Qatar recorded 5.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 for birth rate by women's age group in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Qatar peaked at 198.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 4.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2021.
That places Qatar 200th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Birth rate by women's age group in Qatar, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 198.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 196.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1952 | 195.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1953 | 193.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1954 | 191.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1955 | 190.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1956 | 188.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1957 | 186.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1958 | 185.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1959 | 183.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 1960 | 182.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1961 | 181.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1962 | 181.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | 180.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 180.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1965 | 179.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 179.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 177.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 174.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 170.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 167.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 161.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.1% |
| 1972 | 157.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 147.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.0% |
| 1974 | 138.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 129.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 121.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.4% |
| 1977 | 113.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.4% |
| 1978 | 104.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.5% |
| 1979 | 95.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 86.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.2% |
| 1981 | 79.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.4% |
| 1982 | 72.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 69.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 65.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 60.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 58.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 58.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 59.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 53.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.6% |
| 1991 | 46.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 42.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.2% |
| 1993 | 38.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 34.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.7% |
| 1995 | 29.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -14.6% |
| 1996 | 25.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 22.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.1% |
| 1998 | 21.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 21.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 19.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 19.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 20.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 18.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 17.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 15.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 13.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 14.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 15.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 14.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 14.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 14.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 13.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 12.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 11.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 10.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 9.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 8.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 7.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 6.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 4.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -20.3% |
| 2022 | 5.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 5.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 5.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 76% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 5.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 31% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 190.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 183.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 198.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 178.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 170.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 182.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 133.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 95.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 167.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 67.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 58.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 86.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 21.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 53.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 13.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 20.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 14.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 6.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 197 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 5.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 198 Libya 5.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 199 Lithuania 5.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 201 Germany 5.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 202 Maldives 5.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 203 China 5.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Qatar
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1246 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,358 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.696 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9698 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 1.0% (2100)
- Population density 632.92 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,134 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Qatar?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Qatar was 5.69 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 198.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1950.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2021.
- How does Qatar rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Qatar ranks 200th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.