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Angola adolescent fertility and pregnancy trends

Overview

Recent data from Angola’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) indicates a significant decline in adolescent pregnancy and fertility rates over the last decade. National prevalence for girls aged 15 to 19 dropped from 34.5% to 27.1%, while fertility rates fell from 163 to 122 births per thousand adolescents between the 2015–2016 and 2023–2024 periods.

Despite these improvements, substantial regional and demographic disparities persist. Urban areas have seen a 33.3% reduction in fertility, compared to an 18.4% decrease in rural areas. Regional data shows high prevalence in provinces such as Cuanza Sul (51.4%), while Luanda recorded the lowest rate at 13.9%.

The reports also highlight ongoing gender inequalities regarding education and literacy. While literacy stands at 87% for men, it is 65% for women. Secondary education enrollment also shows a gap, with 62.1% for men and 48.7% for women.

Entities

National Institute of Statistics · Angola · United Nations Development Programme · United Nations Population Fund

Timeline

5 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Angola reports decline in adolescent fertility amid gender gaps
Angola has seen a 25.2% reduction in adolescent fertility rates since 2015, though significant gender and regional disparities in education and reproductive health persist.
16 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Angola adolescent pregnancy rates decline to 27.1% nationally
Angola's adolescent pregnancy rate fell from 34.5% to 27.1% over ten years, though regional disparities remain high, with Cuanza Sul recording a 51.4% prevalence.

Sources

cmjornal.xl.pt · correiokianda.info · diarioindependente.info · forbesafricalusofona.com · jornaloguardiao.com · observador.pt