NC State Center for Health Statistics (SCHS)

In 2024, there were 122,847 NC resident births. Mothers' ages ranged from 12 years old (3) to 45 or older (257). See the 2024 Basic Automated Birth Yearbook (Baby Book).

Of the NC population who responded to the 2024 BRFSS Survey, more than 17 percent reported their general health as only fair or poor and almost 13 percent under age 65 reported no health insurance coverage. Among those who keep loaded firearms in their homes, almost 45 percent keep them unlocked. See the 2024 BRFSS Survey Results.

In 2023, the leading cause of death for all ages in North Carolina was diseases of the heart, followed by cancer, other unintentional injuries, and cerebrovascular disease. See 2023 North Carolina Vital Statistics, Volume 2: Leading Causes of Death.

In 2023, North Carolina's population climbed above 10,835,000 (females: 51.1 percent; males: 48.9 percent). There were 120,065 live births and 107,820 deaths. See 2023 North Carolina Vital Statistics, Volume 1: Births, Deaths, Population.

In 2022, there were more than 151,000 reported pregnancies in North Carolina. See the Interactive Query System: Reported Pregnancy Data, 2020-2022 and/or North Carolina Reported Pregnancies for 2022.

In 2023, there were 1,966 sets of twins, 36 sets of triplets, and 2 sets of quadruplets born in North Carolina. See NC Vital Facts for 2023.

In 2023, the most popular baby names for girls and boys born in North Carolina were Olivia and Liam, followed by Charlotte and Noah. See NC Vital Facts for 2023.

In 2023, the oldest female decedent was 109 years of age, and the oldest male decedent was 108 years of age. See NC Vital Facts for 2023.

In 2022, there were 3,874 infants affected by birth defects who were North Carolina residents. See the Interactive Query System: Birth Defects, Statewide Totals (2005-2022).

In 2022, the leading cause of death for males and females in North Carolina was diseases of the heart, followed by cancer. Among adults 45 years of age and older, COVID-19 was the fourth leading cause of death. See 2022 North Carolina Vital Statistics, Volume 2: Leading Causes of Death.

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