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- 15 became pregnant compared with 4 per 1,000 in 1990 In 1997,
99.1 per 1,000 Hispanic women 15 to 17 years of age became pregnant
compared with 101 per 1,000 in 1990
- In 1997, 223.7 per 1,000 Hispanic women 18 to 19 years of age
became pregnant compared with 231.4 per 1,000 in 1990.
Like pregnancy rates, birth rates among adolescents in the United
States have dropped in recent years. However, the
rate continues to be more than four times that of many industrialized
nations.
- In 2000, the United States had 48.7 births per 1,000 women
15 to 19 years of age. According to the latest
available data, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,
the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
each had less than 10 births per 1,000 women 15 to 19 years of
age.
- The birth rate for females 10 to 14 years of age remained unchanged
in 2000 with 0.9 births per 1,000. However,
the number of births to females 10 to 14 years of age dropped
6 percent from 1999 to 2000, to 8,519; the lowest
total reported in any year since 1966 (8,128).
- Between 1999 and 2000, the birth rate for females 15 to 17
years of age declined 5 percent to 27.4 per 1,000, an
all-time low, and 29 percent per 1,000 from 1991 (38.7) to 2000
- In 2000, the birth rate for females 18 to 19 years of age declined
1 percent to 79.2 per 1,000. Since 1992,when
the rate reached its recent high (94.5), it has declined 16 percent
and is at its lowest point in more than a decade
(78.5 in 1987).
- The birth rate for females 15 to 19 years of age declined 2
percent to 48.5 per 1,000 in 2000, another record low
for the nation.This rate has declined 22 percent from 1991 when
the rate reached a peak (62.1)
- From 1991 to 2000, birth rates for Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban,
and “other” Hispanic teenagers fell by 6 to 13 percent
each, while rates for American Indian and Asian Pacific Islander
teenagers fell 20 to 21 percent, rates for non-Hispanic White
teens fell 24 percent, and rates for African American teenagers
fell 31 percent. The rate for African American teenagers in 2000
is an historic low (data available since 1960)
- In 1995, 22 percent of women 20 through 24 years of age in
the United States had a child before age 20 in comparison to:
- Sweden 4 percent
- France 6 percent
- Canada 11 percent
1990-1991 - Great Britain 15 percent
Birth Rates by Race/Ethnicity
In recent years, birth rates among all races/ethnicities have declined,
with young African American women experiencing
the largest drop among all races/ethnicities.
All Women
- In 2000, the birth rate for women 10 to 14 years of age was
0.9 per 1,000 compared with 1.4 per 1,000 in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for women 15 to 17 years of age was
27.4 per 1,000 compared with 37.5 per 1,000 in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for women 18 to 19 years of age was
79.2 per 1,000 compared with 88.6 per 1,000 in 1990.
White Women
- In 2000, the birth rate for White women 10 to 14 years of age
was 0.6 per 1,000 compared with 0.7 per 1,000 in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for White women 15 to 17 years ofage
was 23.6 per 1,000 compared with 29.5 per 1,000
in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for White women 18 to 19 years of age
was 72.7 per 1,000 compared with 78.0 per 1,000
in 1990.
African American Women
- In 2000, the birth rate for African American women 10 to 14
years of age was 2.4 per 1,000 compared with 4.9 per 1,000 in
1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for African American women 15 to 17
years of age was 50.4 per 1,000 compared with 82.3
per 1,000 in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for African American women 18 to 19
years of age was 121.3 per 1,000 compared with 152.9 per 1,000
in 1990.
American Indian Women
- In 2000, the birth rate for American Indian women 10 to14 years
of age was 1.3 per 1,000 compared with 1.6 per
1,000 in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for American Indian women 15 to 17
years of age was 39.6 per 1,000 compared with 48.5
per 1,000 in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for American Indian women 18 to 19
years of age was 113.1 per 1,000 compared with 129.3 per 1,000
in 1990.
Asian or Pacific Islander Women
- In 2000, the birth rate for Asian or Pacific Islander women
10 to 14 years of age was 0.3 per 1,000 compared with 0.7 per
1,000 in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for Asian or Pacific Islander women
15 to 17 years of age was 11.5 per 1,000 compared with 16 per 1,000
in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for Asian or Pacific Islander women
18 to 19 years of age was 37 per 1,000 compared with
40.2 per 1,000 in 1990.
Unmarried Women
- During 1999-2000, birth rates for unmarried women 15 to 17
years of age declined 4 percent to 24.4 per 1,000.
- During 1999-2000 the birth rate for unmarried women 18 to 19
years of age dropped by approximately 1 percent
to 62.9 per 1,000,
- Between 1999 and 2000, birth rates for unmarried non-Hispanic
women 15 to 19 years of age fell 4 percent and the rates for unmarried
African American women 15 to 19 years of age fell 2 percent while
the rate for Hispanic women 15 to 19 years of age increased approximately
1 percent.
Birth Rates by Age and Race of Father
There is very little information available regarding males involved
with teen pregnancies and births.
- In 2000, the birth rate for all males 15 to 19 years of age
was 20.2 per 1,000 compared with 23.5 per 1,000
in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for all White males 15 to 19 years
of age was 16.8 per 1,000 compared with 18.1 per 1,000
in 1990.
- In 2000, the birth rate for all African American males 15 to
19 years of age was 40.1 per 1,000 compared with 55.2
per 1,000 in 1990.
Abortion
Not all states collect data on abortion. Therefore, it is not possible
to track trends for the entire country. Based on the
data that is available, abortions rates are declining. Still, as
with adolescent pregnancy and birth rates, abortion rates for teens
in the United States remain higher than in other industrialized
nations.
- From 1995 to 1997, the abortion rate for females 15 to 19 years
of age decreased in 32 of the 43 geographic
areas within the United States for which age-specific
data were available.
- From 1995 to 1997, the abortion rate decreased 3.9 percent
among females younger than 15 years of age (from 2.8 to 2.7 per
1,000), 10.1 percent among females 15 to 17 years of age (from
18.2 to 16.3 per 1,000), and 5.4 percent among females 18 to 19
years of age (from 39.6 to 37.5 per 1,000).
- From 1995 to 1997, in 25 of the 31 geographic areas where both
birth and abortion rates decreased, the decrease in abortion rates
exceeded the decline in birth rates.
- In1996, the abortion rate for females 15 to 19 years of age
in the United States was 29.2 per 1,000 compared to:
- France 10.2 per 1,000
- Sweden 17.2 per 1,000
- Great Britain 18.4 per 1,000
- Canada 21.2 per 1,000
- From 1995 to 1997, in 25 of the 31 geographic areas whereboth
birth and abortion rates decreased, the decrease inabortion rates
exceeded the decline in birth rates.
Abortion Rates by Race/Ethnicity
All Women
- In 1997, 1 per 1,000 women under the age of 15 had induced
abortions compared with 1.5 per 1,000 in 1990.
- In 1997, 17.4 per 1,000 women 15 to 17 years of age had induced
abortions compared with 26.5 per 1,000
in 1990.
- In 1997, 43.1 per 1,000 women 18 to 19 years of age had induced
abortions compared with 57.9 per 1,000
in 1990.
White Non-Hispanic Women
- In 1997, 0.5 per 1,000 White women under the age of 15had induced
abortions compared with 0.8 per 1,000
in 1990.
- In 1997, 11.6 per 1,000 White women 15 to 17 years ofage had
induced abortions compared with 21 per 1,000
in 1990.
- In 1997, 28.4 per 1,000 White women 18 to 19 years of age had
induced abortions compared with 46.5 per 1,000
in 1990.
African American Women
- In 1997, 3.4 per 1,000 African American women under the age
of 15 had induced abortions compared with 5.4
per 1,000 in 1990.
- In 1997, 40.6 per 1,000 African American women 15 to 17 years
of age had induced abortions compared with
57.7 per 1,000 in 1990.
- In 1997, 96.7 per 1,000 African American women 18 to 19 years
of age had induced abortions compared with
117.4 per 1,000 in 1990.
Hispanic Women
- In 1997, 1.2 per 1,000 Hispanic women under the age of 15 had
induced abortions compared with 1.1 per 1,000
in 1990.
- In 1997, 21.9 per 1,000 Hispanic women 15 to 17 years
- In 1997, 55.7 per 1,000 Hispanic women 18 to 19 years of age
had induced abortions compared with 59.5 per
1,000 in 1990.
What Teens have to Say About Teen Pregnancy
- 88 percent of teens 12 to 19 years of age think the number
of teenage pregnancies in the United States is a serious problem.
- Approximately 87 percent of teens 12 to 19 years of age say
the teens they know think avoiding pregnancy
is important.
- Approximately 41 percent of teens 12 to 19 years of age say
they have learned the most about preventing teen
pregnancy from teachers and sexuality educators, and 34 percent
say they have learned about preventing teen pregnancy from parents
and other adults.
- Approximately 63 percent of teens 12 to 19 years of age believe
that other than teens themselves, parents, and adults are most
responsible for fixing the problem of teen pregnancy.
- Approximately 67 percent of teens 12 to 19 years of age feel
that if they were to offer advice to leaders in Washington regarding
teen pregnancy, they would suggest greater emphasis on both encouraging
teens not to have sexual relations and on birth control or protection.
- Approximately 85 percent of teens 12 to 19 years of age feel
that there has been more focus on preventing teen pregnancy in
the past five years.
Pregnancy Risks and Outcomes
- 94 percent of teens believe that if they were involved in a
pregnancy they would stay in school; in reality, 70 percent eventually complete high school.
- 51 percent of teens believe that if they were involved in a
pregnancy they would marry the mother/father; in reality,
81 percent of teenage births are to unmarried teens.
- 26 percent of teens believe that they would need welfare to
support a child; in reality 56 percent receive public
assistance to cover the cost of delivery and 25 percent of teen
mothers receive public assistance by their early twenties.
- 32 percent of teens say they would consider an abortion; in
reality, 50 percent of pregnancies to unmarried teens
end in abortion
