In 2023, the birth rate among teenagers and young adult women aged 15 to 19 stood at 13.1 births per every thousand women. This statistic shows the U.S. birth rate among teenagers and young adult women, aged 15-19 years, between 1991 and 2023. Teenage pregnancy and birth Teenage pregnancy and births are related to a number of negative outcomes. Babies born to teenage mothers are more likely to be premature and have a low birth weight, and teen mothers often experience gestational hypertension and anemia. Additionally, there are significant adverse effects on socioeconomic and educational outcomes for teenage parents. Teenage pregnancy is usually unplanned and due to the negative consequences mentioned above the ratio of legal abortions to live births in the United States is highest among teenagers. In 2022, there were 374 legal abortions per 1,000 live births among girls and young women aged 15 to 19 years, compared a ratio of 284 legal abortions per 1,000 live births among women aged 20 to 24 years. Contraceptive use among teens Contraceptive use is the best way for sexually active teenagers to avoid unwanted pregnancies, but use and accessibility remain problems in the United States. In 2021, only 23 percent of high school girls in the U.S. used the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy before their last sexual intercourse. Use of the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy is highest among white teenagers and lowest among Black teenagers, with only 11 percent of Black teenagers reporting use in 2021. Condom use is more common among high school students, but still only around half of sexually active students reported using a condom during their last sexual intercourse in 2021.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Jamaica was reported at 36.54 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

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Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Denmark was reported at 1.14 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Denmark - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Poland was reported at 6.191 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This graph shows federal teen pregnancy prevention program funding in the U.S. , aggregated for the period 1998-2016, by program. During this period, the Title V Abstinence Educational Block Grant received approximately 956 million dollars in federal funding.

As of 2022, approximately four percent of females aged 14 to 19 years in South Africa stated that they were going through different stages of pregnancy within the last 12 months. The prevalence of pregnancy increased with age. While 0.3 percent of young women aged 14 stated that they were pregnant, the number of 19 year old pregnant women was over 10 percent. Furthermore, pregnancy in the age group 14-19 years rose by 1.1 percent since 2021.

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Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Japan was reported at 1.737 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Japan - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

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Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Belize was reported at 55.23 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belize - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Morocco was reported at 25.1 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Morocco - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Norway was reported at 1.405 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Norway - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Puerto Rico was reported at 14.08 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Puerto Rico - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

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Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in France was reported at 3.507 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. France - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The global market for HCG blood test pregnancy tests is experiencing steady growth, projected to reach a value of $1035 million in 2025. This represents a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2019 to 2033. Several factors contribute to this positive trajectory. Increasing awareness of early pregnancy detection methods, coupled with rising disposable incomes and improved healthcare infrastructure in developing economies, are driving demand. Furthermore, advancements in technology leading to more accurate, rapid, and convenient HCG tests are enhancing market appeal. The increasing prevalence of infertility issues and the growing adoption of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) also contribute to the market growth. Competition is intense, with key players like Piramal Enterprises, Alere, Prestige Brands Holdings, Quidel Corporation, Procter & Gamble, and others vying for market share through product innovation and strategic partnerships. However, potential market restraints include the availability of less expensive home pregnancy tests, regulatory hurdles in certain markets regarding the approval of new technologies, and varying levels of healthcare access across different regions. Despite these challenges, the consistent rise in the number of pregnancies globally and the growing preference for accurate and early detection methods are expected to bolster market growth throughout the forecast period. The market segmentation, although not explicitly provided, is likely to include segments based on test type (e.g., qualitative vs. quantitative), point-of-care testing vs. laboratory testing, and distribution channels (e.g., hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, online retailers). Continued innovation and strategic market expansion will be crucial for companies seeking to thrive in this competitive landscape.