In 2003, there were 4,089,950 live births reported in the United States. This represents a 2% increase compared to the number of births in 2002. Globally, the number was significantly higher, with a total of 135,700,801 babies born worldwide that year.
United States Births in 2003
Multiple sources confirm the US figure of 4,089,950 live births in 2003. This data is consistently reported across various publications from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other reputable sources. Detailed breakdowns by day of the week are also available from the CDC.
- Source 1: CDC National Vital Statistics Reports states that 4,089,950 births were registered in the United States in 2003.
- Source 2: PubMed also reports 4,089,950 live births in the US for 2003, highlighting a 2% increase from the previous year.
Global Births in 2003
While the US figure is well-documented, global birth data shows a far larger number:
- Source 3: Earth Database estimates a total of 135,700,801 babies born worldwide in 2003. This source further breaks down this figure into approximate numbers of male and female births.
It is important to note that variations may exist due to differing data collection methods and reporting lags across countries. The US figures are generally considered more reliable due to comprehensive national vital statistics systems.
