Countries by Birth Rate

What Birth Rate Per 1000 Measures

Birth Rate Per 1000 is a comparative indicator tracked across countries by the World Bank. It provides a quantitative basis for cross-national comparison, enabling researchers and policymakers to benchmark national performance on this dimension against global peers.

Why This Ranking Matters

Examining Birth Rate Per 1000 across all countries reveals patterns that might not be obvious at the national level. Regional clusters, outlier nations, and historical trajectories all become clearer when the full global picture is assembled in a single ranking.

Global Range

Values range from 4.29 (South Korea) to 46.36 (Somalia) — a 11-fold difference across 227 countries.

Regional Patterns

African countries dominate this ranking, holding 19 of the top 20 positions. This strong regional concentration suggests shared economic, geographic, or policy factors that drive higher values across the continent.

Values are broadly distributed across countries, with the middle 50% ranging from 10.25 to 21.12. The overall spread from 4.29 to 46.36 reflects significant global variation.

Notable Outliers

The top of the ranking is competitive: Somalia and Niger are separated by only 0%, indicating that the leading positions could shift with updated data.

Continental Leaders

Africa

Somalia

46.36

Asia

Afghanistan

35.99

Oceania

Papua New Guinea

27.57

North America

Haiti

20.76

South America

Ecuador

17.42

Europe

Faroe Islands

14.76