Teen Birth Rates by State 2025 โ€“ Who’s Making Progress and Whoโ€™s Falling Behind

A young mother rests in a hospital bed holding her newborn, representing real stories behind the 2025 teen birth rates

Birth rates among teens have dropped sharply over the past few decades, reflecting shifting cultural norms, better access to contraception, and a growing awareness of the challenges that come with early parenthood. But thereโ€™s still a lot of variation between states, with some leading the charge and others lagging. In 2022, the U.S. recorded 143,789 … Read more