births registered in the United States
The final 2024 count was 1% higher than the 3,596,017 births registered in 2023.
Source: CDC, Births in the United States, 2024 #01A first birthday reference
U.S. birth statistics for 2024
A simple, citable collection of the latest final U.S. birth figures, drawn from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Figures refer to calendar year 2024.
For every family celebrating a first year
A first birthday is one small moment in a much bigger national story. These figures offer dependable context for writers, families, and anyone looking for a clear snapshot of births in the United States. They are shared here as a reference, not as medical guidance.
births per 1,000 people
This is the national birth rate reported for 2024.
Source: CDC, Key Birth Statistics, 2024 #02births per 1,000 women ages 15–44
The general fertility rate declined 1% from 54.5 in 2023, even as the total number of births increased.
Source: CDC, Births in the United States, 2024 #03of mothers began prenatal care in the first trimester
The CDC reports this national figure for births in 2024.
Source: CDC, Key Birth Statistics, 2024 #04of babies were born preterm
For this measure, preterm means before 37 completed weeks of gestation.
Source: CDC, Key Birth Statistics, 2024 #05of births were delivered by cesarean
The CDC reports this as the national cesarean delivery rate for 2024.
Source: CDC, Key Birth Statistics, 2024 #06of deliveries listed Medicaid as the primary payment source
This includes comparable state programs in the CDC’s national measure.
Source: CDC, Key Birth Statistics, 2024 #07Sources and methodology
How to read this page
The figures above come from final 2024 birth data collected through the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System. Birth certificate data are compiled nationally through state and federal reporting.
The CDC’s 2024 summary notes that the final birth count rose 1% from 2023, while the general fertility rate fell 1%. Definitions and any future revisions remain with the original CDC publications.
Cite this page
Emma Alyse Designs. “U.S. Birth Statistics for 2024.” Updated September 28, 2026. https://prettylittleshirt.com/birth-statistics.
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