Births To Mothers Under Age 20 (2000–2023)

Definition

Number - live births to women under age 20.

Percent - live births to women under age 20 per 100 live births.

Data Source

Live births 2000-2023: Louisiana State Center for Health Statistics, Louisiana Department of Health.

Notes

LNE (low number event) - data are not reported when there were more than zero and fewer than five events during the reporting period. Prior to 2011, rates based on fewer than 20 events are not reported.

Last Updated

2025-12