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International Data Base

The International Data Base (IDB) offers a variety of demographic indicators for countries and areas of the world with a population of 5,000 or more. The IDB has provided access to demographic data for over 25 years to governments, academics, other organizations, and the public. It is funded by organizations that sponsor the research of the Census Bureau"s International Programs Center for Demographic and Economic Studies. For more information and all the Release Notes see the Frequently Asked Questions page.

World Vital Events

World Vital Events Per Time Unit:2013
Time Unit Births Deaths Natural Increase
Year 134,127,186 56,083,051 78,044,135
Month 11,177,266 4,673,588 6,503,678
Day 367,472 153,652 213,820
Minute 255 107 148
Second 4.3 1.8 2.5

Figures may not add to totals due to rounding.

Notes on the estimates

Source: U.S. Census Bureau | International Programs | International Data Base   Revised:August 28, 2012   Version: Data:12.0625 Code:12.0321