Nepal stands out in South Asia for reducing teen pregnancy
Summary
Nepal has reduced adolescent pregnancy and childbirth rates by 35 percent over two decades, outperforming many similar countries in South Asia through legal reforms and expanded health services.
Key Points
- Nepal reduced adolescent pregnancy and childbirth rates by 35% from 2001 to 2022.
- Adolescent fertility rate dropped from 110 to 71 births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years.
- Disparities exist by wealth, education, religion, and geography in adolescent pregnancy rates.
- Progress attributed to legal reforms, adolescent-friendly health services, girls' education, and multi-sector collaboration.
