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Sexual health: international comparisons

Fertility rates

Fertility rates (number of live births per 1,000 women) for women aged 15-19 years for a range of countries are given in the Pregnancy and births section of this website, under Population fertility.

Abortion rates

The Scotland and European Health for All Database holds data for over 30 years and over 50 member states of the European Region (including the UK), plus Scotland. It includes abortions per 1,000 live births (by selected age group) under the Maternal and child health section.

Other indicators

Comparisons of other sexual health indicators are difficult because there are significant variations in the way that these data are collected in different countries.