North America Births Clock

Number of people born in North America today so far:

1,761

A person is born approximately every 1.47 seconds

Number of people born per year: 21,438,111

Number of people born per day: 58,735

Number of people born per hour: 2,447

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in North America

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 21,438,111 people are born in North America each year. That works out to roughly 58,735 births per day, 2,447 per hour, or approximately one person every 1.47 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

In addition to births, approximately 15,581,517 deaths occur in North America each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 5,856,594 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in North America?

Approximately 58,735 babies are born each day in North America, based on an annual total of 21,438,111 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in North America?

A baby is born approximately every 1.47 seconds in North America, or about 2,447 births per hour.

Do births outnumber deaths in North America?

Yes. With approximately 21,438,111 births and 15,581,517 deaths per year, North America has a natural population increase of about 5,856,594 people annually.

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