Estimates of daily births are derived from recent annual birth projections and reports, primarily based on United Nations World Population Prospects (2024 revision) and related analyses. These figures are approximate, as exact birth certificate data varies by country registration completeness, and global births total around 132–140 million annually (roughly 362,000–385,000 per day worldwide). Annual births divided by 365 provide the daily average (ignoring minor leap year adjustments).Here are the top countries by estimated average babies born per day:
Notes on data:
- India’s lead reflects its large population and higher fertility rates in certain regions, accounting for about 17% of global births.
- China’s numbers have declined sharply due to low fertility (around 1 child per woman).
- Half of global births occur in just a handful of countries, with Asia and Africa dominating due to population size and higher birth rates.
- These are estimates from demographic projections; actual registered births via certificates may be lower in regions with incomplete vital registration systems (common in parts of Africa and South Asia).
For a complete list of all ~200+ nations, data is scattered across sources like the UN, CIA World Factbook, and national statistics, but the vast majority of countries have fewer than 1,000 daily births, with many small nations under 100. Globally, births are declining overall due to falling fertility rates.
CK Sheldon (Sgt K) at Whatfinger News (with Beth)
Share of Babies Born Outside of Marriage
🇯🇵 Japan ➜ 2%
🇰🇷 South Korea ➜ 2%
🇹🇷 Turkey ➜ 3%
🇮🇱 Israel ➜ 8%
🇬🇷 Greece ➜ 11%
🇨🇾 Cyprus ➜ 20%
🇭🇷 Croatia ➜ 21%
🇨🇭 Switzerland ➜ 26%
🇵🇱 Poland ➜ 26%
🇱🇹 Lithuania ➜ 26%
🇷🇴 Romania ➜ 31%
🇨🇦 Canada ➜ 33%
🇩🇪 Germany ➜ 34%
🇮🇹…— World of Statistics (@stats_feed) December 20, 2025
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