World Births Clock

Number of people born in the World today so far:

85,382

A person is born approximately every 0.24 seconds

Number of people born per year: 132,399,173

Number of people born per day: 362,737

Number of people born per hour: 15,114

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in the World

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 132,399,173 people are born in the World each year. That works out to roughly 362,737 births per day, 15,114 per hour, or approximately one person every 0.24 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in the World is approximately 16.1 births per 1,000 people The total fertility rate stands at 2.24 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of the World is growing through natural increase.

In addition to births, approximately 63,135,984 deaths occur in the World each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 69,263,189 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in the World?

Approximately 362,737 babies are born each day in the World, based on an annual total of 132,399,173 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in the World?

A baby is born approximately every 0.24 seconds in the World, or about 15,114 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in the World?

The crude birth rate is approximately 16.1 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 2.24 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in the World?

Yes. With approximately 132,399,173 births and 63,135,984 deaths per year, the World has a natural population increase of about 69,263,189 people annually.

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