Teen birth rates hit another historical low in 2025, CDC says
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The teenage birth rate in the US fell by 7% in 2025, continuing decades of decline. The birth rate for mothers ages 15 to 19 was 11.7 births per 1,000 females, down from 61.8 in 1991.
The US teenage birth rate declined by 7% in 2025. Nearly 126,000 babies were born to mothers ages 15 to 19. The overall birth rate fell 1% from the previous year. The cesarean delivery rate increased to 32.5%. The decline in teen birth rates is driven by lower rates of teen pregnancy, higher use of contraception, and lower sexual activity among youth.
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