Where Most Babies Will Be Born in 2026: A Global Birth Map Breakdown

Where Most Babies Will Be Born in 2026: A Global Birth Map Breakdown

🌍 As we move deeper into the 2020s, global birth patterns are increasingly showing stark contrasts between regions. According to the latest United Nations population projections , an overwhelming majority of newborns in 2026 will come from just two continents: Asia and Africa .  In fact, an estimated 85% of all babies born worldwide this year are expected to arrive in these two regions. That leaves Europe, the Americas, and Oceania with only a small slice of global births — highlighting deep demographic shifts shaping the world’s future.  📊 Asia: Nearly Half of All Newborns Asia continues to be the global epicenter of births in 2026. With its massive population — and particularly large younger generations in South and Southeast Asia — Asia is projected to welcome roughly 65 million new babies , representing about 49% of all births worldwide this year.  This remarkable share is driven by populous countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia, even as fertility rates decline i…