Birth Data Maps

Key points

  • The National Vital Statistics System provides a range of birth-related statistics based on data from birth certificates.
  • Find U.S. maps with state and District of Columbia data on fertility, teen births, preterm births, babies with low birthweights, cesarian deliveries, and births to unmarried mothers.
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Birth-related topics

The National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) receives, analyzes, and shares data about births across the nation. Stats of the States provides U.S. maps featuring state-level data on these birth-related topics.

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Cesarean Deliveries
Map of the percentage of all live births that were cesarean deliveries for each state
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Fertility Rate
Map of the number of live births per 1,000 women ages 15–44 for each state
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Low Birthweight
Map of the percentage of babies born weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces for each state
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Preterm Births
Map of the percentage of babies born earlier than 37 weeks of pregnancy for each state
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Teen Births
Map of the number of live births per 1,000 women ages 15–19 for each state
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Unmarried Mothers
Map of the percentage of births to unmarried women for each state
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Content Source:
National Center for Health Statistics