Sri Lanka Births Clock

Number of people born in Sri Lanka today so far:

623

A person is born approximately every 99.02 seconds

Number of people born per year: 318,489

Number of people born per day: 873

Number of people born per hour: 36

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in Sri Lanka

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 318,489 people are born in Sri Lanka each year. That works out to roughly 873 births per day, 36 per hour, or approximately one person every 99.02 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in Sri Lanka is approximately 13.7 births per 1,000 people , which is below the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 1.94 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Sri Lanka would decline over the long term without net immigration.

In addition to births, approximately 166,204 deaths occur in Sri Lanka each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 152,285 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in Sri Lanka?

Approximately 873 babies are born each day in Sri Lanka, based on an annual total of 318,489 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in Sri Lanka?

A baby is born approximately every 99.02 seconds in Sri Lanka, or about 36 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in Sri Lanka?

The crude birth rate is approximately 13.7 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 1.94 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in Sri Lanka?

Yes. With approximately 318,489 births and 166,204 deaths per year, Sri Lanka has a natural population increase of about 152,285 people annually.

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