Number and percentage of live births, by month of birth, 1991 to most recent year.

This statistic shows the total number of births in Canada in 2023, distinguished by province. Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, 137,748 babies were born in Ontario. The life expectancy of babies born in 2021 in Canada was 82.6 years.

Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, there was an estimated 357,903 babies born in Canada. This is an increase from 327,107 births over the corresponding period in 2000-2001. Births in Canada In 2021, there were more male babies born than female babies, and overall births have been increasing since 2000. Out of all Canadian metropolitan areas Toronto, Ontario had the highest number of births in 2021. Thunder Bay, Ontario was the metropolitan area with the lowest number of births in the same year. Life expectancy in Canada Canada is known for being a country with a high standard of living, and with a high standard of living comes a high life expectancy. The life expectancy at birth in Canada stands at just under 82 years and has been increasing overall over the past decade. The highest life expectancy in the country was found in British Columbia, while the lowest life expectancy was found in Canada’s northernmost territory, Nunavut.

Number and percentage of live births, by marital status of mother, 1991 to most recent year.

In 2023, the crude birth rate in live births per 1,000 inhabitants in Canada was 8.8. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 17.9, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Canada CA: Mortality Rate: Neonatal: per 1000 Live Births data was reported at 3.400 Ratio in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.400 Ratio for 2022. Canada CA: Mortality Rate: Neonatal: per 1000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 4.000 Ratio from Dec 1969 (Median) to 2023, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.900 Ratio in 1969 and a record low of 3.400 Ratio in 2023. Canada CA: Mortality Rate: Neonatal: per 1000 Live Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Neonatal mortality rate is the number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.;Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.;Weighted average;Given that data on the incidence and prevalence of diseases are frequently unavailable, mortality rates are often used to identify vulnerable populations. Moreover, they are among the indicators most frequently used to compare socioeconomic development across countries. Aggregate data for LIC, UMC, LMC, HIC are computed based on the groupings for the World Bank fiscal year in which the data was released by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.2.2 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Crude birth rates, age-specific fertility rates and total fertility rates (live births), 2000 to most recent year.

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In 2023, the infant mortality rate in deaths per 1,000 live births in Canada stood at 4.4. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 23.4, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Canada CA: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data was reported at 12.000 Ratio in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.000 Ratio for 2022. Canada CA: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 10.000 Ratio from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2023, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.000 Ratio in 2020 and a record low of 7.000 Ratio in 1990. Canada CA: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).;WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and UNDESA/Population Division. Trends in maternal mortality estimates 2000 to 2023. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2025;Weighted average;This indicator represents the risk associated with each pregnancy and is also a Sustainable Development Goal Indicator (3.1.1) for monitoring maternal health.

Estimated annual number of births by gender for Canada, provinces and territories.

Mortality rate, under-5, female (per 1,000 live births) in Canada was reported at 4.7 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Mortality rate, under-5, female (per 1,000 live births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

This statistic shows the total number of births in Canada from 2000 to 2023, by gender. Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, a total of 183,581 male and 174,322 female births were reported in Canada.

Canada CA: Mortality Rate: Under-5: per 1000 Live Births data was reported at 5.100 Ratio in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.100 Ratio for 2022. Canada CA: Mortality Rate: Under-5: per 1000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 7.850 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.600 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 5.100 Ratio in 2023. Canada CA: Mortality Rate: Under-5: per 1000 Live Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.;Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.;Weighted average;Given that data on the incidence and prevalence of diseases are frequently unavailable, mortality rates are often used to identify vulnerable populations. Moreover, they are among the indicators most frequently used to compare socioeconomic development across countries. Under-five mortality rates are higher for boys than for girls in countries in which parental gender preferences are insignificant. Under-five mortality captures the effect of gender discrimination better than infant mortality does, as malnutrition and medical interventions have more significant impacts to this age group. Where female under-five mortality is higher, girls are likely to have less access to resources than boys. Aggregate data for LIC, UMC, LMC, HIC are computed based on the groupings for the World Bank fiscal year in which the data was released by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.2.1[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

The number of births in Ontario were 140,720 people in 2023. Between 1971 and 2023, the births rose by 14,470 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Maternal mortality ratio of Canada sank by 20.00% from 15.0 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022 to 12.0 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023. Since the 41.67% jump in 2020, maternal mortality ratio plummeted by 29.41% in 2023. Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence.

Mortality rate, infant, female (per 1,000 live births) in Canada was reported at 4.1 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Mortality rate, infant, female (per 1,000 live births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Infant mortality rate of Canada fell by 2.22% from 4.5 deaths per thousand live births in 2022 to 4.4 deaths per thousand live births in 2023. Infant mortality rate is the number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.

Canada CA: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 8.800 Ratio in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.000 Ratio for 2022. Canada CA: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 14.250 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.700 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 8.800 Ratio in 2023. Canada CA: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years).;Weighted average;

Number of live births and fetal deaths (stillbirths), by type of birth (single or multiple), 1991 to most recent year.