Birth rate by women's age group in Thailand
Thailand: Birth rate by women's age group was 26.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
26.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
123rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
77.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1967
All-time low
26.14 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 Thailand, 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 Thailand is 26.14 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 0.4% on the previous year and down 50.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Thailand peaked at 77.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1967 and was at its lowest, 26.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
That places Thailand 123rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 72.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 73.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1952 | 74.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1953 | 74.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 74.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1955 | 74.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1956 | 75.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1957 | 75.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1958 | 76.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1959 | 74.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1960 | 75.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1961 | 75.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1962 | 75.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 75.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 74.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 75.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 76.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 77.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 75.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1969 | 73.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 70.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 1971 | 68.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 1972 | 67.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 66.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 64.92 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 60.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.2% |
| 1976 | 59.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 56.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 1978 | 55.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 56.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 57.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 57.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 55.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 53.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 51.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 50.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 50.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 49.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 48.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 49.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 50.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 51.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 51.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 51.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 51.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 48.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 46.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 43.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 44.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 42.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 39.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 40.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 42.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 45.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 48.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 48.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 51.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 52.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 52.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 52.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 52.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 54.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 54.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 52.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 50.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 48.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 44.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 39.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.9% |
| 2018 | 34.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 31.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 29.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 27.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 26.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 26.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 26.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 94% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 26.14 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, 99% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 74.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 72.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 76.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 75.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 73.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 77.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 62.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 55.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 70.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 52.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 48.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 57.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 42.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 51.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 39.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 52.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 31.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 54.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 26.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 29.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 120 Iran 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 121 Uruguay 26.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 122 Northern Mariana Islands 26.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 124 Morocco 25.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 125 Tonga 24.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 126 Slovakia 24.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Thailand
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8771 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.67 million people (2100)
- Population density 89.17 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4671 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.0154 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Thailand?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Thailand was 26.14 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 77.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1967.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Thailand rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Thailand ranks 123rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Thailand 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.