This dataset includes teen birth rates for females by age group, race, and Hispanic origin in the United States since 1960. Data availability varies by race and ethnicity groups. All birth data by race before 1980 are based on race of the child. Since 1980, birth data by race are based on race of the mother. For race, data are available for Black and White births since 1960, and for American Indians/Alaska Native and Asian/Pacific Islander births since 1980. Data on Hispanic origin are available since 1989. Teen birth rates for specific racial and ethnic categories are also available since 1989. From 2003 through 2015, the birth data by race were based on the “bridged” race categories (5). Starting in 2016, the race categories for reporting birth data changed; the new race and Hispanic origin categories are: Non-Hispanic, Single Race White; Non-Hispanic, Single Race Black; Non-Hispanic, Single Race American Indian/Alaska Native; Non-Hispanic, Single Race Asian; and, Non-Hispanic, Single Race Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (5,6). Birth data by the prior, “bridged” race (and Hispanic origin) categories are included through 2018 for comparison. National data on births by Hispanic origin exclude data for Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma in 1989; New Hampshire and Oklahoma in 1990; and New Hampshire in 1991 and 1992. Birth and fertility rates for the Central and South American population includes other and unknown Hispanic. Information on reporting Hispanic origin is detailed in the Technical Appendix for the 1999 public-use natality data file (see ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Dataset_Documentation/DVS/natality/Nat1999doc.pdf). SOURCES NCHS, National Vital Statistics System, birth data (see https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/births.htm); public-use data files (see https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data_access/VitalStatsOnline.htm); and CDC WONDER (see http://wonder.cdc.gov/). REFERENCES National Office of Vital Statistics. Vital Statistics of the United States, 1950, Volume I. 1954. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/vsus_1950_1.pdf. Hetzel AM. U.S. vital statistics system: major activities and developments, 1950-95. National Center for Health Statistics. 1997. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/misc/usvss.pdf. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Statistics of the United States, 1967, Volume I–Natality. 1969. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/nat67_1.pdf. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, et al. Births: Final data for 2015. National vital statistics reports; vol 66 no 1. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2017. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr66/nvsr66_01.pdf. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, Driscoll AK, Drake P. Births: Final data for 2016. National Vital Statistics Reports; vol 67 no 1. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2018. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nvsr/nvsr67/nvsr67_01.pdf. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, Driscoll AK, Births: Final data for 2018. National vital statistics reports; vol 68 no 13. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2019. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr68/nvsr68_13.pdf.

This dataset includes birth rates for unmarried women by age group, race, and Hispanic origin in the United States since 1970.

Methods for collecting information on marital status changed over the reporting period and have been documented in:

• Ventura SJ, Bachrach CA. Nonmarital childbearing in the United States, 1940–99. National vital statistics reports; vol 48 no 16. Hyattsville, Maryland: National Center for Health Statistics. 2000. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr48/nvs48_16.pdf. • National Center for Health Statistics. User guide to the 2013 natality public use file. Hyattsville, Maryland: National Center for Health Statistics. 2014. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data_access/VitalStatsOnline.htm.

National data on births by Hispanics origin exclude data for Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma in 1989; for New Hampshire and Oklahoma in 1990; for New Hampshire in 1991 and 1992. Information on reporting Hispanic origin is detailed in the Technical Appendix for the 1999 public-use natality data file (see (ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Dataset_Documentation/DVS/natality/Nat1999doc.pdf.)

All birth data by race before 1980 are based on race of the child. Starting in 1980, birth data by race are based on race of the mother.

In 2024, around 50 children were born per 1,000 white women in the United States. This birth rate was the same among the Black female population. The highest birth rate among various race and ethnic groups in the U.S. was recorded among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander mothers, at 58 births per 1,000.

This dataset includes live births, birth rates, and fertility rates by race of mother in the United States since 1960. Data availability varies by race and ethnicity groups. All birth data by race before 1980 are based on race of the child. Since 1980, birth data by race are based on race of the mother. For race, data are available for Black and White births since 1960, and for American Indians/Alaska Native and Asian/Pacific Islander births since 1980. Data on Hispanic origin are available since 1989. Teen birth rates for specific racial and ethnic categories are also available since 1989. From 2003 through 2015, the birth data by race were based on the “bridged” race categories (5). Starting in 2016, the race categories for reporting birth data changed; the new race and Hispanic origin categories are: Non-Hispanic, Single Race White; Non-Hispanic, Single Race Black; Non-Hispanic, Single Race American Indian/Alaska Native; Non-Hispanic, Single Race Asian; and, Non-Hispanic, Single Race Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (5,6). Birth data by the prior, “bridged” race (and Hispanic origin) categories are included through 2018 for comparison. SOURCES NCHS, National Vital Statistics System, birth data (see https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/births.htm); public-use data files (see https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data_access/VitalStatsOnline.htm); and CDC WONDER (see http://wonder.cdc.gov/). REFERENCES 1. National Office of Vital Statistics. Vital Statistics of the United States, 1950, Volume I. 1954. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/vsus_1950_1.pdf. 2. Hetzel AM. U.S. vital statistics system: major activities and developments, 1950-95. National Center for Health Statistics. 1997. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/misc/usvss.pdf. 3. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Statistics of the United States, 1967, Volume I–Natality. 1969. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/nat67_1.pdf. 4. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, et al. Births: Final data for 2015. National vital statistics reports; vol 66 no 1. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2017. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr66/nvsr66_01.pdf. 5. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, Driscoll AK, Drake P. Births: Final data for 2016. National Vital Statistics Reports; vol 67 no 1. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2018. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nvsr/nvsr67/nvsr67_01.pdf. 6. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, Driscoll AK, Births: Final data for 2018. National vital statistics reports; vol 68 no 13. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2019. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr68/nvsr68_13.pdf. Read less

Notes: Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race but are categorized as Hispanic for this analysis; other groups are non-Hispanic. AIAN refers to American Indian or Alaska Native. NHPI refers to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander. Data based on number of births per 1,000 females ages 15 to 19.

This dataset includes teen birth rates for females by age group, race, and Hispanic origin in the United States since 1960. Data availability varies by race and ethnicity groups. All birth data by race before 1980 are based on race of the child. Since 1980, birth data by race are based on race of the mother. For race, data are available for Black and White births since 1960, and for American Indians/Alaska Native and Asian/Pacific Islander births since 1980. Data on Hispanic origin are available since 1989. Teen birth rates for specific racial and ethnic categories are also available since 1989. From 2003 through 2015, the birth data by race were based on the “bridged” race categories (5). Starting in 2016, the race categories for reporting birth data changed; the new race and Hispanic origin categories are: Non-Hispanic, Single Race White; Non-Hispanic, Single Race Black; Non-Hispanic, Single Race American Indian/Alaska Native; Non-Hispanic, Single Race Asian; and, Non-Hispanic, Single Race Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (5,6). Birth data by the prior, “bridged” race (and Hispanic origin) categories are included through 2018 for comparison. National data on births by Hispanic origin exclude data for Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma in 1989; New Hampshire and Oklahoma in 1990; and New Hampshire in 1991 and 1992. Birth and fertility rates for the Central and South American population includes other and unknown Hispanic. Information on reporting Hispanic origin is detailed in the Technical Appendix for the 1999 public-use natality data file (see ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Dataset_Documentation/DVS/natality/Nat1999doc.pdf). SOURCES NCHS, National Vital Statistics System, birth data (see https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/births.htm); public-use data files (see https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data_access/VitalStatsOnline.htm); and CDC WONDER (see http://wonder.cdc.gov/). REFERENCES 1. National Office of Vital Statistics. Vital Statistics of the United States, 1950, Volume I. 1954. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/vsus_1950_1.pdf. 2. Hetzel AM. U.S. vital statistics system: major activities and developments, 1950-95. National Center for Health Statistics. 1997. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/misc/usvss.pdf. 3. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Statistics of the United States, 1967, Volume I–Natality. 1969. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/nat67_1.pdf. 4. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, et al. Births: Final data for 2015. National vital statistics reports; vol 66 no 1. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2017. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr66/nvsr66_01.pdf. 5. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, Driscoll AK, Drake P. Births: Final data for 2016. National Vital Statistics Reports; vol 67 no 1. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2018. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nvsr/nvsr67/nvsr67_01.pdf. 6. Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJK, Driscoll AK, Births: Final data for 2018. National vital statistics reports; vol 68 no 13. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2019. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr68/nvsr68_13.pdf.

In the period 2016-2020, babies born from non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native mothers in the United States had the highest rates of limb deficiencies (reduction defects), with around 8.2 babies born with this defect per 10,000 live births. A limb reduction defect is when the arm or leg of a baby does not form completely. This statistic shows the rate of select muscle/bone birth defects in the United States from 2016 to 2020, by maternal race/ethnicity.

Birth & Fertility Rates by Race

A Study of Trends in the U.S. (2000 – 2018)

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About this dataset

This dataset provides an insightful look into birth and fertility rates by race and Hispanic origin over the past two decades. The data reveals interesting trends in diverse populations, such as relative differences in birth rates between White/Non-Hispanic individuals compared to other races/ethnicities. Additionally, the fertility rate might offer clues as to how areas will look into the future and can be used to evaluate family planning policies. This dataset offers an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding shifts in demographics or studying trends of births and fertility over time

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This dataset contains data on birth and fertility rates by race and Hispanic origin spanning the years 2000-2018. This dataset can be used to gain insight into demographic trends in the US, such as differences in fertility rate between racial groups and changes over time.

To use this dataset, begin by selecting some questions that you would like to answer with it. Consider any factors that may influence the birth or fertility rates, such as geography or income level. Once you have a clear research question in mind, look at the columns included in this dataset and determine which ones are relevant for your analysis – including only necessary columns can save processing time.

Then, select any relevant filters for your data (for example: specific racial group or region). Preprocess the selected rows if needed then export to a format of your choice (CSV is recommended) so you can use it with other statistical software like R or Python packages (e.g., Pandas). After preprocessing is complete and your file is ready for analysis, run descriptive statistics like mean/median/mode to get a quick overview of how the variables relate before running more detailed tests like correlation coefficients (Pearson r). If appropriate for your research question, build visualizations using relevant tools such as Tableau or Excel’s charting functions to easily interpret patterns in large datasets without needing complex forms of analysis like regression models.

Finally remember that all results from statistical analyses should be interpreted with caution– they merely help us understand trends within our data rather than definitively proving causality. This way we can dive deep into researching interesting demographic patterns while keeping valid conclusions top of mind!

Research Ideas

• Evaluating the impact of access to contraception on birth and fertility rates over time among different racial and ethnic groups.
• Comparing the trends in fertility rates and total live births within different races and Hispanic origin groups over the past two decades.
• Analyzing how changes in birth and fertility rates have impacted population growth or decline among different races/ethnicities since 2000

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Columns

File: rows.csv | Column name | Description | |:--------------------|:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Year | The year that the data was collected and reported. (Integer) | | Hispanic Origin | Race or ethnicity of the individuals included in the dataset. (String) | | Live Births | Total number of live births reported for each group in a given year. (Integer) | | Birth Rates | Rate at which live births occur per 1,000 people within that group during a certain period of time. (Float) | | Fertility Rates | Rate at which women who are between 15 to 44 years give birth (or become pregnant) per 1,000 women under consideration w...

This dataset contains counts of live births for California as a whole based on information entered on birth certificates. Final counts are derived from static data and include out of state births to California residents, whereas provisional counts are derived from incomplete and dynamic data. Provisional counts are based on the records available when the data was retrieved and may not represent all births that occurred during the time period.

The final data tables include both births that occurred in California regardless of the place of residence (by occurrence) and births to California residents (by residence), whereas the provisional data table only includes births that occurred in California regardless of the place of residence (by occurrence). The data are reported as totals, as well as stratified by parent giving birth's age, parent giving birth's race-ethnicity, and birth place type. See temporal coverage for more information on which strata are available for which years.

This dataset contains information on the number of live births, birth rates and fertility rates by race of mother from 1960-2016 published by National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

This collection provides information on live births in the United States during calendar year 1969. The natality data in this file are a component of the vital statistics collection effort maintained by the federal government. Variables specify place of birth, race and sex of the child, weight at birth and birth order, number of other children born alive or dead, person in attendance, as well as mother's and father's age, race, and education.

Notes: Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race but are categorized as Hispanic for this analysis; other groups are non-Hispanic. Data were not available for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander people or American Indian Alaska Native People.

Notes: Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race but are categorized as Hispanic for this analysis; other groups are non-Hispanic. AIAN refers to American Indian or Alaska Native. NHPI refers to Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

In the period 2016-2020, babies born from Hispanic mothers in the United States had the highest rates of Down syndrome, with around 18.2 babies born with this defect per 10,000 live births. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that can affect how the brain and body develop and is the most common chromosomal condition in the United States. This statistic shows the rate of select chromosome (gene) malformation birth defects in the United States from 2016 to 2020, by maternal race/ethnicity.

In 2023, the birth rate for Hispanic teens in the U.S. aged 15 to 17 years was 9.3 per 1,000 women. In comparison, the birth rate for white teens aged 15 to 17 was 2.9 per 1,000. This statistic shows birth rates among teenagers aged 15 to 17 years in select years between 1991 and 2023, sorted by race/ethnicity.

Notes: Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race but are categorized as Hispanic for this analysis; other groups are non-Hispanic. AIAN refers to American Indian or Alaska Native. Data for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander infants were not available.

In the period 2016-2020, babies born from non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native mothers in the United States had the highest rates of coarctation of the aorta, with around *** babies born with this defect per 10,000 live births. Coarctation of the aorta is a birth defect in which the aorta is narrowed or constricted affecting blood flow. This statistic shows the rate of select cardiovascular birth defects in the United States from 2016 to 2020, by maternal race/ethnicity.

Percent Live Births by Infant Sex and Mother’s Race/Ethnicity for New York City, 2007-2020

Annual live births in England and Wales by sex, birthweight, gestational age, ethnicity and month. Maternities by place of birth and with multiple births. Stillbirths by age of parents and calendar quarter.

This dataset contains the number of New York State live births stratified by the mother's race/ethnicity, and measure. Measures include attendant at birth, birthweight, how infant is fed, infant’s sex, marital status, method of delivery, mother’s age, mother’s education, pre-pregnancy BMI, order of birth, place of birth, plurality, prenatal care began, and primary financial coverage. The data presented here may not be the same as the Vital Statistics tables on the DOH public web due to data updates. For more information, check out: http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/vital_Statistics/. The "About" tab contains additional details concerning this dataset.