Birth rate by women's age group in Singapore
Singapore: Birth rate by women's age group was 2.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
222nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
78.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1958
All-time low
2.16 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 Singapore, 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 Singapore is 2.16 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 0.5% on the previous year and down 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Singapore peaked at 78.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1958 and was at its lowest, 2.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2021.
That places Singapore 222nd 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 74.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 74.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1952 | 74.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | 74.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1954 | 75.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1955 | 76.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1956 | 78.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.5% |
| 1957 | 78.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1958 | 78.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1959 | 75.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.9% |
| 1960 | 65.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.6% |
| 1961 | 56.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.7% |
| 1962 | 47.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -16.5% |
| 1963 | 40.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -14.0% |
| 1964 | 34.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -14.6% |
| 1965 | 32.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.9% |
| 1966 | 31.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 32.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.7% |
| 1968 | 29.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.4% |
| 1969 | 26.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.0% |
| 1970 | 25.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.6% |
| 1971 | 24.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 24.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 23.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.2% |
| 1974 | 19.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -14.0% |
| 1975 | 16.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -16.7% |
| 1976 | 15.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 13.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -15.9% |
| 1978 | 12.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 12.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 12.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 11.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 11.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 10.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.7% |
| 1984 | 10.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 9.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 8.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -17.5% |
| 1987 | 7.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.3% |
| 1988 | 7.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 6.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 7.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 7.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 7.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 7.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 6.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 6.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 6.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 6.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 6.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 7.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 7.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 7.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 7.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 6.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 5.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 5.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 5.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 5.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 5.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 4.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 4.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 3.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 3.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 3.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -15.5% |
| 2014 | 3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 2.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 2.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 2.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 2.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 2.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 2.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 2.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 2.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 2.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 2.16 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, 29% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 2.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 26.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 8% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 75.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 74.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 78.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 39.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 26.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 65.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 12.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 25.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 6.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 12.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 6.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 7.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 7.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 2.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 2.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 2.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 219 Finland 3.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 220 Taiwan 3.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 221 Italy 2.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 223 Netherlands 1.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 224 Sweden 1.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 225 Japan 1.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Singapore?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Singapore was 2.16 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 78.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1958.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2021.
- How does Singapore rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Singapore ranks 222nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.