World Population Clock
Watch the world's population change in real-time. Every second, approximately 4.2 people are born and 2 people die, resulting in a net growth of 2.2 people per second.
Current World Population
8,141,808,945
Growing at 0.96% per year
Births / Second
4.2
Deaths / Second
2
Net Growth / Second
+2.2
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| Time Period | Births | Deaths | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Second | 4.2 | 2 | +2.2 |
| Per Minute | 252 | 120 | +132 |
| Per Hour | 15,120 | 7,200 | +7,920 |
| Per Day | 362,880 | 172,800 | +190,080 |
| Per Year | 132,541,920 | 63,115,200 | +69,426,720 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are born each day?
Approximately 362,880 babies are born every day worldwide, which is about 4.2 births per second or roughly 132,541,920 births per year.
How many people die each day?
Approximately 172,800 people die every day worldwide, which is about 2 deaths per second or roughly 63,115,200 deaths per year.
What is the current world population growth rate?
The world population is growing at approximately 0.96% per year, adding about 190,080 people per day. This rate has been slowing from its peak of about 2.1% in the late 1960s.