Ghana Births Clock

Number of people born in Ghana today so far:

202

A person is born approximately every 35.12 seconds

Number of people born per year: 897,874

Number of people born per day: 2,460

Number of people born per hour: 102

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in Ghana

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 897,874 people are born in Ghana each year. That works out to roughly 2,460 births per day, 102 per hour, or approximately one person every 35.12 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in Ghana is approximately 25.6 births per 1,000 people , which is above the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 3.30 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Ghana is growing through natural increase.

In addition to births, approximately 244,991 deaths occur in Ghana each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 652,883 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in Ghana?

Approximately 2,460 babies are born each day in Ghana, based on an annual total of 897,874 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in Ghana?

A baby is born approximately every 35.12 seconds in Ghana, or about 102 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in Ghana?

The crude birth rate is approximately 25.6 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 3.30 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in Ghana?

Yes. With approximately 897,874 births and 244,991 deaths per year, Ghana has a natural population increase of about 652,883 people annually.

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