Teenage pregnancy rate in the U.S. 1973-2020

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John Elflein,
Oct 22, 2024

In 1990, there were around 118 teen pregnancies per 1,000 women aged between 15 and 19 years in the United States. This figure had decreased to about 27 by 2020. This statistic depicts the U.S. pregnancy rate among teenagers from 1973 to 2020.

Teenage pregnancy rate in the United States from 1973 to 2020 (per 1,000 women)

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October 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

1973 to 2020

Age group

15-19 years

Special properties

female teenagers

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