South America Births Clock

Number of people born in South America today so far:

200

A person is born approximately every 5.63 seconds

Number of people born per year: 5,604,510

Number of people born per day: 15,355

Number of people born per hour: 639

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in South America

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 5,604,510 people are born in South America each year. That works out to roughly 15,355 births per day, 639 per hour, or approximately one person every 5.63 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in South America is approximately 12.8 births per 1,000 people , which is below the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 1.69 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of South America would decline over the long term without net immigration.

In addition to births, approximately 3,009,247 deaths occur in South America each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 2,595,263 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in South America?

Approximately 15,355 babies are born each day in South America, based on an annual total of 5,604,510 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in South America?

A baby is born approximately every 5.63 seconds in South America, or about 639 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in South America?

The crude birth rate is approximately 12.8 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 1.69 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in South America?

Yes. With approximately 5,604,510 births and 3,009,247 deaths per year, South America has a natural population increase of about 2,595,263 people annually.

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