Share of births by age of mother in Belarus
Belarus: Share of births by age of mother was 3.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.0%
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
167th
of 236 countries
All-time high
14.1%
in 1995
All-time low
2.1%
in 1964
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Share of births by age of mother in Belarus, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of births by age of mother in Belarus is 3.0%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.7% on the previous year and down 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of births by age of mother in Belarus peaked at 14.1% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 1964.
That places Belarus 167th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of births by age of mother in Belarus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.8% | — |
| 1951 | 3.6% | -4.6% |
| 1952 | 3.5% | -2.4% |
| 1953 | 3.4% | -3.6% |
| 1954 | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 1955 | 3.5% | +3.9% |
| 1956 | 3.5% | -0.2% |
| 1957 | 3.4% | -3.3% |
| 1958 | 3.3% | -4.1% |
| 1959 | 3.1% | -6.1% |
| 1960 | 2.8% | -7.2% |
| 1961 | 2.8% | -2.6% |
| 1962 | 2.3% | -17.4% |
| 1963 | 2.1% | -7.3% |
| 1964 | 2.1% | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 2.6% | +26.5% |
| 1966 | 3.5% | +34.5% |
| 1967 | 4.1% | +17.7% |
| 1968 | 4.5% | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 4.7% | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 5.2% | +10.9% |
| 1971 | 5.7% | +11.3% |
| 1972 | 6.1% | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 6.7% | +11.4% |
| 1974 | 7.5% | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 8.0% | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 8.2% | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 8.4% | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 8.5% | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 8.5% | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 8.9% | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 8.5% | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 8.2% | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 7.6% | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 7.7% | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 7.8% | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 7.7% | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 8.1% | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 8.2% | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 9.1% | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 11.0% | +21.2% |
| 1991 | 12.4% | +12.6% |
| 1992 | 13.0% | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 13.5% | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 14.0% | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 14.1% | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 13.8% | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 12.6% | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 12.0% | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 11.3% | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 11.2% | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 10.9% | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 10.8% | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 10.2% | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 9.5% | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 8.9% | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 8.1% | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 7.5% | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 7.0% | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 6.3% | -10.6% |
| 2011 | 5.7% | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 5.3% | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 4.7% | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 4.1% | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 3.5% | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 2.9% | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 2.8% | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 2.9% | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 2.9% | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 3.0% | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.2% | 2.1% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.3% | 5.2% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.2% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.0% | 11.0% | 14.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.5% | 7.0% | 11.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4 |
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- 164 Saint Martin (French part) 3.2% compare
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- Population density 21.44 people per km² (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of births by age of mother in Belarus?
- Share of births by age of mother in Belarus was 3.0% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of births by age of mother recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 14.1% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of births by age of mother recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 1964.
- How does Belarus rank for share of births by age of mother?
- Belarus ranks 167th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of births by age of mother rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of births by age of mother. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of live births in a calendar year.