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Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14 years; aged 15-19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group

Indicator 3.7.2: Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14 years; aged 15-19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group

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Data follows the UN specification for this indicator; however it has not been identified in collaboration with topic experts. As with all indicators, this will be reviewed.

Data availability within the UK is limited to England and Wales for this indicator.

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Live births per 1,000 women aged 10 to 14 and 15 to 19

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Year Units Value
2000 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 29.0
2001 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 27.7
2002 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 26.8
2003 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 26.6
2004 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 26.6
2005 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 26.1
2006 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 26.2
2007 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 25.7
2008 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 25.6
2009 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 24.6
2010 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 23.2
2011 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 21.0
2012 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 19.8
2013 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 17.3
2014 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 15.5
2015 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 14.4
2016 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 15-19 13.7
2000 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.2
2001 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.2
2002 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.2
2003 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2004 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2005 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2006 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2007 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2008 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2009 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2010 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2011 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2012 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2013 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2014 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2015 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1
2016 Live births per 1,000 to mothers aged 10-14 0.1

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

Indicator available Adolescent birth rate (age 15-19) per 1,000 women in that age group.
Indicator description
Geographical coverage England and Wales
Unit of measurement Live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Definitions The adolescent birth rate represents the risk of childbearing among females in the particular age group. The adolescent birth rate among women aged 15-19 years is also referred to as the age-specific fertility rate for women aged 15-19.
Calculations (Live births / Population) * 1,000
Other information
Data last updated 2018-04-06: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window
Metadata last updated 2018-05-31: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14 years; aged 15-19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group
Indicator number 3.7.2
Target name By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes
Target number 3.7
Global indicator description Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14 years; aged 15-19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group
UN designated tier 2
UN custodian agency Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Population Division United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA )
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 90.8 KB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity Annual
Earliest available data 2000
Geographical coverage England and Wales
Link to data source
Release date 15-12-2017
Next release To be announced
Statistical classification Official Statistic
Contact details Nicola Haines, vsob@ons.gsi.gov.uk , Telephone +44 (0)1329 444110
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