Western Africa Births Clock

Number of people born in Western Africa today so far:

941

A person is born approximately every 2.10 seconds

Number of people born per year: 15,017,874

Number of people born per day: 41,145

Number of people born per hour: 1,714

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in Western Africa

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 15,017,874 people are born in Western Africa each year. That works out to roughly 41,145 births per day, 1,714 per hour, or approximately one person every 2.10 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in Western Africa is approximately 32.2 births per 1,000 people , which is above the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 4.27 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Western Africa is growing through natural increase.

In addition to births, approximately 4,498,151 deaths occur in Western Africa each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 10,519,723 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in Western Africa?

Approximately 41,145 babies are born each day in Western Africa, based on an annual total of 15,017,874 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in Western Africa?

A baby is born approximately every 2.10 seconds in Western Africa, or about 1,714 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in Western Africa?

The crude birth rate is approximately 32.2 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 4.27 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in Western Africa?

Yes. With approximately 15,017,874 births and 4,498,151 deaths per year, Western Africa has a natural population increase of about 10,519,723 people annually.

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