~10,300
Annual births
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Births (thousands) | 10.3 | 3591 |
National ranking
Rhode Island ranks #3 of 33 states by birth rate.
| #1 | New York | 205,000 |
| #2 | South Dakota | 11,200 |
| #3 | Rhode Island | 10,300 |
| #4 | Vermont | 47 |
| #5 | Wyoming | 41 |
| #6 | Utah | 12.8 |
| #7 | Louisiana | 12.5 |
| #8 | Oklahoma | 12.3 |
| #9 | Kentucky | 11.6 |
| #10 | Indiana | 11.4 |
| #11 | Georgia | 11.4 |
| #12 | Tennessee | 11.3 |
| #13 | Missouri | 11.1 |
| #14 | North Carolina | 11.1 |
| #15 | Arizona | 11 |
| #16 | Virginia | 10.9 |
| #17 | Ohio | 10.8 |
| #18 | New Mexico | 10.7 |
| #19 | Minnesota | 10.6 |
| #20 | New Jersey | 10.5 |
| #21 | Delaware | 10.5 |
| #22 | Illinois | 10.4 |
| #23 | Colorado | 10.3 |
| #24 | Wisconsin | 10.2 |
| #25 | Michigan | 10.2 |
| #26 | Washington | 10.2 |
| #27 | Pennsylvania | 10 |
| #28 | Florida | 9.9 |
| #29 | Montana | 9.9 |
| #30 | Massachusetts | 9.8 |
| #31 | Oregon | 9.3 |
| #32 | New Hampshire | 8.2 |
| #33 | Maine | 8.1 |
Overview
Rhode Island births totaled around 10,300 in the latest reporting year. This figure, lower than the state's death count, underscores Rhode Island's reliance on migration for population growth.
Did you know?
- Rhode Island's births have fallen below its death count in recent years.