This year, 85 percent of babies worldwide are projected to be born on two continents: Asia and Africa. Using birth rates and population figures, experts predict Asia alone will welcome almost 65 million babies, accounting for nearly half of all births. This map shows the share of global births expected by continent. Why do you think the numbers vary so widely?
Where Babies Will Be Born in 2026
North America 3%; Latin America & The Caribbean 7%; Europe 5%; Africa 36%; Asia 49%; Oceania <1%
NOTE: Numbers do not add up to 100 due to rounding.
Jim McMahon (Map); Shutterstock.com (Babies)
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