Approximately 4.3 babies are born every second worldwide as of 2024. This figure is based on an average global birth rate of about 17 births per 1,000 people, which translates to roughly 260 births per minute or 4.3 births per second

. Other sources also confirm a similar rate of about 4 births per second globally

. In summary:

• About 4.3 babies born every second globally (2024 estimate)
• Roughly 260 births per minute worldwide
• Annual births around 130 to 140 million globally

This rate varies significantly by region, with Sub-Saharan Africa having the highest birth rates, where over 1 baby can be born every second in some areas