Ghana - Teenage mothers
Teenage mothers (% of women ages 15-19 who have had children or are currently pregnant)
Teenage mothers (% of women ages 15-19 who have had children or are currently pregnant) in Ghana was 16.10 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 23.00 in 1988, while its lowest value was 13.30 in 2008.
Definition: Teenage mothers are the percentage of women ages 15-19 who already have children or are currently pregnant.
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 23.00 |
| 1993 | 21.50 |
| 1998 | 14.10 |
| 2003 | 13.80 |
| 2008 | 13.30 |
| 2014 | 14.20 |
| 2016 | 17.80 |
| 2019 | 16.10 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Reproductive health
