World Fertility Report 2009.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Affairs, Department of Economic and Social.

Series:

Population Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fertility, Human--Statistics.

Fertility, Human.

Population policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (63 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

World Fertility Report

Place of Publication:

Bloomfield : United Nations Publications, 2012.

Summary:

The 'World Fertility Report: 2009' published by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs provides a comprehensive analysis of global fertility patterns and trends. The report discusses various aspects of fertility including levels and trends, the timing of childbearing, marriage, contraceptive use, and national policies related to fertility and childbearing for 196 countries or areas. It aims to offer up-to-date and objective information to guide international policy and development efforts. The report is intended for policymakers, researchers, and institutions involved in population and development studies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Preface

Table of contents

Explanatory notes

Executive summary

Introduction

Chapter I. Fertility

A. Fertility levels and trends

B. Mean age at childbearing

C. Childlessness

D. Population policies

Chapter II. Nuptiality and fertility

A. The singulate mean age at marriage

B.Percentage of ever married women among those aged 45-49

C.Extramarital births

Chapter III. Use of contraception

A. Contraceptive use

B. Unmet need for family planning

Chapter IV. Fertility and nuptiality among youth

A. Adolescent fertility levels and trends

B. Fertility levels and trends among those aged 20-24

C. Percentage of ever married women and men among those aged 15-19

D. Percentage of ever married women and men among those aged 20-24

E. Governments’ views and policies on adolescent fertility

References

Annex Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9789210558327

9210558324

OCLC:

1409682895