If no action is taken to end teenage pregnancy, about 64% of teenage mothers will not complete primary education level; 60% of teenage mothers will end up in peasant agriculture work and annually more than UGX. 645 billion (181.8 Million USD) will be spent by Government of Uganda on healthcare for teen mothers and education of their children.
Fact Sheet
TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN UGANDA: THE COST OF INACTION
No. of pages: 2
Publication date: January 2022
Author: UNFPA Uganda