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Headline data

Adolescent birth rate (aged 15-19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group.
Year Value
2000 22.8
2001 19.7
2002 18.2
2003 16.4
2004 13.0
2005 15.1
2006 14.4
2007 14.2
2008 14.6
2009 14.3
2010 12.9
2011 10.8
2012 11.0
2013 7.1
2014 7.5
2015 7.9
2016 6.5
2017 5.9
2018 5.3
2019 4.3
2020 4.7
2021 3.3
2022 3.0

Source: Statistics Icelnad

Geographical Area: Iceland

Unit of Measurement: Birth rate per 1,000 women in age group

Footnote:

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

Indicator available

Adolescent birth rate (aged 15-19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group.
Geographical coverage

Iceland
Unit of measurement

Birth rate per 1,000 women in age group
Calculations

Age specific fertility rates are calculated by dividing the number of live births to mothers in each age group by the mid-year female population.
Comments and limitations

The birth rate for girls of 14 years and younger is zero so far this century. Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.

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
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
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