Teen Pregnancy Trend in Saskatchewan (1991-2023)

From 1 in 8 births to less than 1 in 25: A generational shift in teen motherhood across the province

Saskatchewan has experienced a profound transformation in teen pregnancy trends over the past three decades. In 1994, 12.2% of all live births in the province were to teen mothers. By 2023, that number had dropped to just 3.8%, marking a nearly 70% decrease.

Trend Overview (1991–2023)

• 1990s–Early 2000s: Teen birth rates consistently above 10%, peaking at 12.2% in 1994
• 2005–2014: Slow but steady decline, falling under 10% by 2007
• 2015–2023: Accelerated drop, dipping below 5% by 2017 and reaching 3.8% in 2023

Key Takeaways

• Saskatchewan cut its teen pregnancy rate by nearly 70% over 30 years.
• The most significant declines occurred after 2010.
• Continued investment in youth health and education is key to sustaining this trend.

Number of Live Births to Teen Mothers in Saskatchewan (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	15,314	1,718	11.2%
1992	15,011	1,667	11.1%
1993	14,283	1,638	11.5%
1994	14,047	1,715	12.2%
1995	13,506	1,633	12.1%
1996	13,314	1,544	11.6%
1997	12,870	1,469	11.4%
1998	12,784	1,475	11.5%
1999	12,608	1,436	11.4%
2000	12,147	1,365	11.2%
2001	12,283	1,240	10.1%
2002	11,767	1,167	9.9%
2003	12,043	1,195	9.9%
2004	11,988	1,220	10.2%
2005	11,974	1,192	10.0%
2006	12,293	1,260	10.2%
2007	13,250	1,315	9.9%
2008	13,736	1,355	9.9%
2009	14,292	1,264	8.8%
2010	14,296	1,248	8.7%
2011	14,317	1,169	8.2%
2012	14,853	1,172	7.9%
2013	14,798	1,016	6.9%
2014	15,551	982	6.3%
2015	15,312	865	5.6%
2016	15,563	816	5.2%
2017	15,418	721	4.7%
2018	15,205	692	4.6%
2019	14,446	653	4.5%
2020	13,969	588	4.2%
2021	14,332	597	4.2%
2022	13,178	526	4.0%
2023	12,923	494	3.8%

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