How much more or less does a baby breath compared to an adult?

A newborn baby typically breathes about 30 to 60 times per minute, while an adult breathes approximately 12 to 20 times per minute. This means that a baby breathes significantly more frequently than an adult, often 2 to 5 times more. The higher breathing rate in infants is due to their smaller lung capacity and higher metabolic demands. As they grow, their breathing rate gradually decreases to that of adults.