Japan Births Clock

Number of people born in Japan today so far:

1,463

A person is born approximately every 42.15 seconds

Number of people born per year: 748,163

Number of people born per day: 2,050

Number of people born per hour: 85

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in Japan

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 748,163 people are born in Japan each year. That works out to roughly 2,050 births per day, 85 per hour, or approximately one person every 42.15 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in Japan is approximately 6.1 births per 1,000 people , which is below the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 1.23 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Japan would decline over the long term without net immigration.

In addition to births, approximately 1,551,590 deaths occur in Japan each year, resulting in a natural decrease of approximately 803,427 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in Japan?

Approximately 2,050 babies are born each day in Japan, based on an annual total of 748,163 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in Japan?

A baby is born approximately every 42.15 seconds in Japan, or about 85 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in Japan?

The crude birth rate is approximately 6.1 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 1.23 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in Japan?

No. With approximately 748,163 births and 1,551,590 deaths per year, Japan has a natural population decrease of about 803,427 people annually.

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