Teen pregnancy rates in Prince Edward Island (PEI) have experienced a dramatic and consistent decline over the past three decades, echoing broader national trends — but with some unique local nuances. In 1998, PEI recorded its highest percentage of live births to teen mothers at 9.8%. By 2023, that figure had plummeted to just 1.4%, an 84% decrease.
Teen Births in on (1991–2023)
Notable Milestones
- 1998: Highest ever recorded rate — 9.8% teen births
- 2006–2010: Transition period with a 50% drop from earlier peaks
- 2015–2023: Stabilization below 3%, with recent years below 2%
Number of Live Births to Teen Mothers in Prince Edward Island (19 Years or Younger):
| Year | Total number of live births in province | Number of live births to teen mothers in province | Percentage of live births |
| 1991 | 1,885 | 166 | 8.8% |
| 1992 | 1,850 | 149 | 8.1% |
| 1993 | 1,754 | 154 | 8.8% |
| 1994 | 1,716 | 149 | 8.7% |
| 1995 | 1,754 | 150 | 8.6% |
| 1996 | 1,694 | 146 | 8.6% |
| 1997 | 1,591 | 143 | 9.0% |
| 1998 | 1,505 | 148 | 9.8% |
| 1999 | 1,515 | 113 | 7.5% |
| 2000 | 1,442 | 121 | 8.4% |
| 2001 | 1,380 | 88 | 6.4% |
| 2002 | 1,328 | 89 | 6.7% |
| 2003 | 1,417 | 95 | 6.7% |
| 2004 | 1,391 | 83 | 6.0% |
| 2005 | 1,340 | 80 | 6.0% |
| 2006 | 1,413 | 61 | 4.3% |
| 2007 | 1,389 | 85 | 6.1% |
| 2008 | 1,482 | 78 | 5.3% |
| 2009 | 1,458 | 86 | 5.9% |
| 2010 | 1,405 | 75 | 5.3% |
| 2011 | 1,439 | 83 | 5.8% |
| 2012 | 1,315 | 62 | 4.7% |
| 2013 | 1,409 | 54 | 3.8% |
| 2014 | 1,421 | 41 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 1,346 | 45 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 1,400 | 35 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 1,343 | 39 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 1,314 | 30 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 1,326 | 28 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 1,309 | 27 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 1,464 | 20 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 1,326 | 23 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 1,336 | 19 | 1.4% |
Source:
| Source Name: | Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0416-01. Live births, by age of mother. |
| Source Link: | https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1310041601 |
| Release Date: | 2024-09-25 |
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