Countries with the Highest Birth Rate (2026) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
High birth rates drive rapid population growth. {#1} has the highest birth rate at {#1_value} per 1,000 people.
Central African Republic leads with birth rate (per 1,000) of 46.4.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #2 at 43.
Chad ranks #3 at 42.4.
Niger ranks #4 at 41.9.
Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #5 at 41.3.
Top 25 Countries by Birth Rate (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Central African Republic | 46.4 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 43 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Chad | 42.4 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Niger | 41.9 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 41.3 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Mali | 40 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Angola | 37.6 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Mozambique | 37.5 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Afghanistan | 35.4 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Tanzania | 35.2 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Yemen, Rep. | 35.2 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Uganda | 35.2 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Mauritania | 34.4 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Benin | 33.9 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Guinea | 33.8 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Cameroon | 33.7 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Burundi | 33.7 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Sudan | 33.6 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Zambia | 33.1 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Nigeria | 33 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Madagascar | 32.1 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 32 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Ethiopia | 31.9 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Burkina Faso | 31.6 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Malawi | 31.4 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest birth rate (per 1,000) in 2023?
Central African Republic has the highest birth rate (per 1,000) at 46.4 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.