Number of people born in Jamaica today so far:
21
A person is born approximately every 990.55 seconds
Number of people born per year: 31,837
Number of people born per day: 87
Number of people born per hour: 3
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 31,837 people are born in Jamaica each year. That works out to roughly 87 births per day, 3 per hour, or approximately one person every 990.55 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.
The crude birth rate in Jamaica is approximately 11.2 births per 1,000 people , which is below the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 1.34 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Jamaica would decline over the long term without net immigration.
In addition to births, approximately 23,685 deaths occur in Jamaica each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 8,152 people per year.
Approximately 87 babies are born each day in Jamaica, based on an annual total of 31,837 births reported by the United Nations.
A baby is born approximately every 990.55 seconds in Jamaica, or about 3 births per hour.
The crude birth rate is approximately 11.2 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 1.34 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.
Yes. With approximately 31,837 births and 23,685 deaths per year, Jamaica has a natural population increase of about 8,152 people annually.