Live Global Birth Map: Real-Time Baby Statistics
Every second, 4.4 babies are born somewhere on Earth. Watch the world's newest arrivals in real time.
Global Birth Density
Hover over any country to see births per day. Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Top 10 Countries by Annual Births
Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Annual birth estimates.
| # | Country | Region | Annual births | % of world |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | South Asia |
|
17.9% |
| 2 | China | East Asia |
|
7.1% |
| 3 | Nigeria | West Africa |
|
5.4% |
| 4 | Pakistan | South Asia |
|
4.6% |
| 5 | Indonesia | Southeast Asia |
|
3.4% |
| 6 | Ethiopia | East Africa |
|
3.1% |
| 7 | USA | North America |
|
2.6% |
| 8 | DRC | Central Africa |
|
2.5% |
| 9 | Bangladesh | South Asia |
|
2.1% |
| 10 | Brazil | South America |
|
1.9% |
| Singapore Our Home | Southeast Asia |
|
0.02% | |
| World total | ~140M | 100% | ||
Births by Continent (2024)
Africa now accounts for nearly 1 in 3 births globally and will drive global population growth through 2100.
Singapore Birth Statistics
Singapore Births by Ethnicity (2023, DOS)
Singapore's Fertility Challenge
Singapore's TFR of 1.04 is one of the lowest in the world (replacement level is 2.1). The government's response includes the Baby Bonus, paid parental leave, childcare subsidies, and the Parenthood Priority Scheme for HDB housing. Read the full Baby Bonus guide →
Where Are SG Babies Born?
Most Singapore births happen at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (the largest), National University Hospital, Thomson Medical, Mount Elizabeth, and Gleneagles. Read our Singapore Hospital Guide → to compare public and private options.
Fascinating Global Birth Facts
That's 383,000 per day and 140 million per year globally. About 3x more people are born than die every day.
Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia account for over 56% of all global births. This ratio will increase through 2100.
Global child mortality fell from 93 per 1,000 births in 1990 to 37 in 2022, saving millions of lives annually.
Globally, about 80% of births now occur in health facilities - Up from 59% in 2000. In Singapore, virtually 100% of births occur in hospitals.
Globally and in many countries (including Singapore), September and October tend to have the most births - Which means conception peaks around New Year.
The average human pregnancy lasts 280 days (40 weeks) from the last menstrual period. Only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date.