Nigeria - 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 Nigeria was 18.70 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 32 years was 31.50 in 2015, while its lowest value was 10.40 in 1986.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 10.40 |
| 1990 | 28.30 |
| 1999 | 21.90 |
| 2003 | 25.20 |
| 2008 | 22.90 |
| 2010 | 25.90 |
| 2013 | 22.50 |
| 2015 | 31.50 |
| 2018 | 18.70 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Reproductive health
