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Total number of births (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total132.5millionYear-over-year-0.49%5-year change-3.17%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Total number of births (2026)

India is projected to top the global rankings for total number of births, recording 23.0 million in 2026, followed by China (8.6 million) and Nigeria (7.7 million). Pakistan (6.9 million) and DR Congo (4.6 million) complete the top 5. Indonesia (4.4 million) and Ethiopia (4.2 million) follow close behind. The United States (3.7 million), Bangladesh (3.4 million), and Brazil (2.5 million) round out the top ten. The spread across the top ten is substantial: India would have 9.2× the figure recorded by Brazil (2.5 million). Five of the top ten are in Asia, with three from Southern Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most births?
India is projected to have the most births at 23.0 million births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the fewest births?
The Holy See is projected to have the fewest births at 2 births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
How many births are projected worldwide?
The combined births across 237 countries are projected to total 132.5 million births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated