The Dominican Republic continues to grapple with a disturbing trend of child and teenage pregnancy. According to the National Statistics Office (ONE)’s Vital Statistics Yearbook, 585 girls between the ages of 11 and 14 gave birth in 2024. This figure highlights a stark reality: young girls are facing early motherhood, jeopardizing their health, development, and fundamental rights.
Of these 585 births, two girls were just 11 years old, 17 were 12, 124 were 13, and 442 were 14-year-olds. These cases are part of a larger trend: 15,977 births registered among women aged 19 and under, accounting for 11.58% of the total 137,946 births in the country during 2024.
While these statistics show a relative decrease compared to previous years, teenage pregnancy remains a critical issue. In 2024, there were 1,140 births to 15-year-olds, 2,007 to 16-year-olds, 2,916 to 17-year-olds, 4,044 to...
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