Rankings
Global Birth Rate by Country: Top 5 Nations in 2026 Revealed
50 countries ranked·Source: CIA World Factbook·Last updated: 2025
In 2026, the birth rate by country highlights remarkable figures, with Somalia leading at 46.36 births per 1,000 people, closely followed by Niger at 46.29. Understanding these rankings is crucial as they reflect demographic trends and challenges faced by nations. This data is sourced from the CIA World Factbook.
Key Facts
- Somalia's birth rate remains the highest in the world at 46.36 per 1,000.
- Niger closely follows with a birth rate of 46.29 per 1,000, highlighting its youthful population.
- Benin ranks third with a notable birth rate of 39.82 per 1,000.
- Angola and Mali also feature prominently in the top five, with rates of 39.75 and 39.44 per 1,000 respectively.
- These high birth rates pose both opportunities and challenges for economic development and resource management.
Top 50 Ranking
| # | Countries | Birth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Somalia | 46.4 / 1,000 |
| 2 |  Niger | 46.3 / 1,000 |
| 3 |  Benin | 39.8 / 1,000 |
| 4 |  Angola | 39.8 / 1,000 |
| 5 |  Mali | 39.4 / 1,000 |
| 6 |  Uganda | 38.9 / 1,000 |
| 7 |  DRC | 38.8 / 1,000 |
| 8 |  Chad | 38.6 / 1,000 |
| 9 |  Mozambique | 36.1 / 1,000 |
| 10 |  Afghanistan | 36.0 / 1,000 |
| 11 |  Burundi | 35.9 / 1,000 |
| 12 |  Guinea-Bissau | 35.8 / 1,000 |
| 13 |  South Sudan | 35.7 / 1,000 |
| 14 |  Guinea | 35.0 / 1,000 |
| 15 |  Mauritania | 34.0 / 1,000 |
| 16 |  Nigeria | 33.6 / 1,000 |
| 17 |  Tanzania | 33.5 / 1,000 |
| 18 |  Sudan | 33.0 / 1,000 |
| 19 |  Burkina Faso | 31.7 / 1,000 |
| 20 |  Liberia | 31.7 / 1,000 |
| 21 |  Central African Republic | 31.5 / 1,000 |
| 22 |  Cameroon | 30.8 / 1,000 |
| 23 |  Togo | 30.2 / 1,000 |
| 24 |  Sierra Leone | 30.0 / 1,000 |
| 25 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 29.9 / 1,000 |
| 26 |  Zambia | 29.6 / 1,000 |
| 27 |  Senegal | 29.5 / 1,000 |
| 28 |  Ethiopia | 29.1 / 1,000 |
| 29 |  Yemen | 29.1 / 1,000 |
| 30 |  Equatorial Guinea | 28.6 / 1,000 |
| 31 |  Congo (Brazzaville) | 28.3 / 1,000 |
| 32 |  Zimbabwe | 28.2 / 1,000 |
| 33 |  Malawi | 28.0 / 1,000 |
| 34 |  Western Sahara | 28.0 / 1,000 |
| 35 |  Papua New Guinea | 27.6 / 1,000 |
| 36 |  Madagascar | 27.5 / 1,000 |
| 37 |  West Bank | 27.2 / 1,000 |
| 38 |  Ghana | 27.1 / 1,000 |
| 39 |  The Gambia | 26.5 / 1,000 |
| 40 |  Gaza, Gaza Strip | 26.1 / 1,000 |
| 41 |  Kenya | 25.9 / 1,000 |
| 42 |  Eritrea | 25.9 / 1,000 |
| 43 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 25.9 / 1,000 |
| 44 |  Gabon | 25.5 / 1,000 |
| 45 |  Tajikistan | 25.3 / 1,000 |
| 46 |  Pakistan | 25.1 / 1,000 |
| 47 |  Rwanda | 25.1 / 1,000 |
| 48 |  Namibia | 23.9 / 1,000 |
| 49 |  Timor-Leste | 23.4 / 1,000 |
| 50 |  Iraq | 23.3 / 1,000 |
Methodology & Data Source
The birth rate data is collected from national statistics and international organizations, measuring the number of live births per 1,000 people in a given year. This information is sourced from the CIA World Factbook.
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Bamwor. (2025). Countries by Birth Rate 2025. Bamwor World Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2026-05-08, from https://bamwor.com/en/countries-by-birth-rateBibTeX
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author = {Bamwor},
title = {Countries by Birth Rate 2025},
year = {2025},
url = {https://bamwor.com/en/countries-by-birth-rate},
note = {Bamwor World Encyclopedia. Accessed 2026-05-08}
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