United Kingdom Births Clock

Number of people born in United Kingdom today so far:

1,509

A person is born approximately every 46.37 seconds

Number of people born per year: 680,076

Number of people born per day: 1,863

Number of people born per hour: 77

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in United Kingdom

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 680,076 people are born in United Kingdom each year. That works out to roughly 1,863 births per day, 77 per hour, or approximately one person every 46.37 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in United Kingdom is approximately 9.8 births per 1,000 people , which is below the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 1.54 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of United Kingdom would decline over the long term without net immigration.

In addition to births, approximately 673,998 deaths occur in United Kingdom each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 6,078 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in United Kingdom?

Approximately 1,863 babies are born each day in United Kingdom, based on an annual total of 680,076 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in United Kingdom?

A baby is born approximately every 46.37 seconds in United Kingdom, or about 77 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in United Kingdom?

The crude birth rate is approximately 9.8 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 1.54 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in United Kingdom?

Yes. With approximately 680,076 births and 673,998 deaths per year, United Kingdom has a natural population increase of about 6,078 people annually.

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