France Births Clock

Number of people born in France today so far:

1,241

A person is born approximately every 49.70 seconds

Number of people born per year: 634,528

Number of people born per day: 1,738

Number of people born per hour: 72

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in France

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 634,528 people are born in France each year. That works out to roughly 1,738 births per day, 72 per hour, or approximately one person every 49.70 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in France is approximately 9.5 births per 1,000 people , which is below the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 1.64 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of France would decline over the long term without net immigration.

In addition to births, approximately 626,471 deaths occur in France each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 8,057 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in France?

Approximately 1,738 babies are born each day in France, based on an annual total of 634,528 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in France?

A baby is born approximately every 49.70 seconds in France, or about 72 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in France?

The crude birth rate is approximately 9.5 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 1.64 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in France?

Yes. With approximately 634,528 births and 626,471 deaths per year, France has a natural population increase of about 8,057 people annually.

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