Birth rate by women's age group in Uganda
Uganda: Birth rate by women's age group was 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
16th
of 236 countries
All-time high
199.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1971
All-time low
106.95 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 Uganda, 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 Uganda stood at 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Uganda peaked at 199.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
Uganda ranks 16th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rate by women's age group in Uganda, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 179.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 179.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1952 | 180.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1953 | 181.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1954 | 182.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1955 | 183.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1956 | 184.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1957 | 185.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1958 | 187.1 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1959 | 188.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 188.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1961 | 190.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 1962 | 192.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 194.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 194.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 195.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1966 | 196.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1967 | 198.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 198.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 197.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1970 | 198.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 199.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 197.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 194.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1974 | 194.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 194.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 193.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 191.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 188.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 186.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 184.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 183.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 176.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 174.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 173.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 174.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 177.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 176.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 174.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 177.93 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 180.38 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 179.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 184.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 183.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 181.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 183.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 185.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 183.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 179.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 175.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 169.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 164.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 159.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 153.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 151.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 147.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 146.46 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 144.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 139.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 136 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 132.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 132.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 132.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 130.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 128.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 126.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 121.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 118.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 117.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 114.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 112.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 110.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 108.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for low income countries, which is 93.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 87.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 183.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 179.49 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 188.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 194.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 188.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 198.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 193.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 186.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 199.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 177.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 173.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 184.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 181.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 175.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 185.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 151.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 136 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 169.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 125.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 114.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 132.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 112.94 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 13 Malawi 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 14 Tanzania 113.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 15 Congo 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 17 Democratic Republic of Congo 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 18 Cameroon 106.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 19 Zimbabwe 98.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Uganda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2177 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 87,622 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.53 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8617 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 602.61 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.91 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Uganda?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Uganda was 106.95 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 199.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1971.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Uganda rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Uganda ranks 16th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda 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.