Fertility and reproductive health
Although fertility has generally fallen in Latin American and Caribbean countries, major differences persist in the number of children that women have, depending on their socioeconomic status, educational level and ethnic origin. The increase in adolescent pregnancy is a cause for concern, since it has a profound impact on education and the opportunities available to young people. CELADE has devoted special attention to this issue, by providing direct technical assistance to the region’s countries and by lending technical support for the prevention of adolescent pregnancy.
Activities
Sixth session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Sixth Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development of Latin America and the Caribbean will be held at the Radisson Montevideo ...
Launch of the 2024 Demographic Observatory: "Population Prospects and Rapid Demographic Changes in the First Quarter of the 21st Century in Latin America and the Caribbean"
CELADE - Population Division of ECLAC invites to the launch of the 2024 Demographic Observatory, a document presenting the main demographic indicators...
Fifth meeting Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Population and Development and Special session “10 years of the Montevideo Consensus on Population and Development”
La sesión extraordinaria “10 años del Consenso de Montevideo sobre Población y Desarrollo” y la Quinta Reunión de la Mesa Directiva de la Conferencia ...
News
To Take on the Challenges of Demographic Change in Latin America and the Caribbean, it Is Essential to Strengthen Democracy, Human Rights, and Multilateralism
The Sixth Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded today in Montevideo. The sessi...
With Rapid and Profound Demographic Changes in Latin America and the Caribbean, Public Policies are Needed to Build More Productive, Inclusive, and Sustainable Societies
A new ECLAC document recommends leaving behind fragmented short-term responses and adopting policies that fit the new demographic reality facing the c...
Latin America and the Caribbean Require Governance with a Comprehensive Focus and Intergenerational Solidarity to Face the Challenges of Demographic Change
Representatives from governments, regional and international organizations, academia, and civil society came together today to begin the Sixth Session...
Countdown to the Sixth Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development: On August 18-20, Authorities Will Analyze the Impacts of Demographic Change in Latin America and the Caribbean
Numerous stakeholders will participate in this intergovernmental gathering, where they will analyze the impacts of demographic change and address the ...
Publication featured
Video
The Montevideo Consensus
The Montevideo Consensus is Latin America and the Caribbean’s most important intergovernmental agreement on population and development matters, and it...
Infographic
La gran reducción de la fecundidad en América latina y el Caribe
La salud sexual y reproductiva de las y los adolescentes sigue siendo una prioridad en América Latina y el Caribe, región que históricamente ha presen...
Contact
Jorge Rodríguez Vignoli
jorge.rodriguez@cepal.org , (56 2) 2210 2096