In 2024, the total population in the Arab World increased by ***** million inhabitants (+**** percent) compared to 2023. Therefore, the total population in the Arab World reached a peak in 2024 with ****** million inhabitants. Notably, the total population continuously increased over the last years.The total population of a country refers to the de facto number of people residing in a country, regardless of citizenship or legal status.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for the Arab World (SPPOPTOTLARB) from 1960 to 2024 about Arab World and population.

The annual population growth in the Arab World declined to **** percent in 2024. Nevertheless, the last two years recorded a significantly higher population growth than the preceding years.Annual population growth refers to the change in the population over time, and is affected by factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration.

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This dataset was created by Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo

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This statistic illustrates the share of population with access to electricity in the Arab world in 2014, by sub-region. As of 2014, the share of the least developed Arab countries population with access to electricity was **** percent, compared to 100 percent in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.

United States - Population, Total for the Arab World was 481667539.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population, Total for the Arab World reached a record high of 481667539.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 92197715.00000 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population, Total for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on February of 2026.

Graph and download economic data for Refugee Population by Country or Territory of Asylum for the Arab World (SMPOPREFGARB) from 1990 to 2023 about Arab World, refugee, World, and population.

This statistic illustrates the population without access to electricity in the Arab world in 2014, by country. In the year 2014, approximately **** million Sudanese people had no access to electricity.

This statistic shows the degree of urbanization in the Arab world (Arab League) from 2014 to 2024. Urbanization means the share of urban population in the total population of a country. In 2024, 59.88 percent of the total population of the Arab world lived in urban areas and cities.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for the Arab World (SPPOP0014TOZSARB) from 1960 to 2024 about Arab World, 0 to 14 years, and population.

This dataset has been gathered from the United Census Bureau. The dataset appears to contain demographic information for various countries, particularly focusing on the Arab League region. Here's a general description of the columns in the dataset:

1.Name: The name of the country or region. 2.Region: The geographical region to which the country belongs. 3.GENC: The country code (e.g., DZ for Algeria). 4.Year: The year for which the demographic data is provided. 5.Population: The total population of the country in a given year. 6.Male Population: The male population of the country in a given year. 7.Female Population: The female population of the country in a given year. 8.Annual Growth Rate %: The percentage by which the population grows annually. 9.Population Density (People per Sq. Km.): The number of people per square kilometer of land area. 10.Sex Ratio at Birth: The ratio of male to female births. 11.Life Expectancy at Birth, Males: The average number of years a male newborn is expected to live. 12.Life Expectancy at Birth, Females: The average number of years a female newborn is expected to live. 13.Infant Mortality Rate, Males: The number of deaths among male infants per 1,000 live births. 14.Infant Mortality Rate, Females:* The number of deaths among female infants per 1,000 live births.*

The dataset seems to cover various demographic indicators for the Arab League countries in the from the year 2000 to 2024. It includes information such as population size, gender-specific demographics, life expectancy, and infant mortality rates. This data could be valuable for analyzing population trends, health outcomes, and other demographic factors in the specified region.

United States - Population Growth for the Arab World was 2.18849 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Growth for the Arab World reached a record high of 3.67835 in January of 1990 and a record low of 1.52590 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Growth for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on February of 2026.

This statistic shows the degree of urbanization in the Arab world (Arab League) countries in 2024. Urbanization is defined as the share of urban population in the total population. In 2024, 75.75 percent of the total population of Algeria lived in urban areas.

The Arab countries encompass a wide region stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean. The Arab population is quite heterogeneous and has experienced various invasions and migrations throughout history. β-thalassemia is endemic in all countries of the Arab world. Our review of the molecular basis of β-thalassemia in various Arab countries reveals the presence of 52 mutations, which are mostly of Mediterranean and Asian origin. The distribution of mutations reflects the geographical and historical backgrounds of each region. However, no specific mutation is confined to the Arabs, although some Arab countries do have unique mutations.

**- This dataset provides population and net migration data for a selection of Muslim countries, covering the period from 1960 to 2023. The data combines information from multiple sources and is provided in both CSV and Excel formats. Key countries included are 'Syrian Arab Republic', 'Iraq', 'Afghanistan', 'Lebanon', 'Jordan', 'Egypt, Arab Rep.', 'Pakistan'. It includes separate files for population data, migration data, and combined data.

• Files included are: muslim_countries_migration.csv, muslim_countries_migration.xlsx, pop_net_migration_muslim_countries.csv, and population_muslim_countries.csv.

• This data can be used for demographic analysis, visualization projects, and exploring migration patterns in the Muslim world.

Columns descriptions:

Country: "Name of the country or territory." (Be consistent - if some are territories like "West Bank and Gaza," make this clear).

Year: "Year of observation (1960-2023, as available in the dataset)."

total_population: "Total population of the country/territory in that year. Units are individuals." (Or specify "in thousands" or "millions" if that is the case). Indicate what NaN means (missing data, not available).

net_migration: "Net migration for the country/territory in that year. This is the difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants. A positive value indicates more immigration than emigration, while a negative value indicates the opposite. Units are individuals." Indicate what NaN means (missing data, not available).

key insights:

Total Population Trend:

• Pakistan has the highest population among the selected countries, with a steady increase from 1960 to 2020.

• Iran's population is also increasing but at a slower rate than Pakistan.

• Other countries, such as Afghanistan, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon, show moderate population growth.

• Lebanon and Israel have relatively lower population figures compared to Pakistan and Iran.

Net Migration Trends:

• Net migration fluctuates significantly over time for all countries.

• Afghanistan shows sharp declines in net migration, indicating periods of mass emigration.

• Iran and Pakistan also show significant migration spikes, suggesting political or economic events influencing migration patterns.

• Around 1980, Iran and Afghanistan show drastic net migration changes, likely linked to conflicts in the region.

• Post-2000, net migration remains volatile but stabilizes for most countries.

Significant Migration Events:

• The 1980s show major migration shifts, possibly due to the Soviet-Afghan War, Iran-Iraq War, and regional conflicts.

• Migration fluctuations continue in the 1990s and 2000s, likely influenced by wars, economic conditions, and international policies.

• Recent years show a decline in extreme migration shifts, but Pakistan and Afghanistan still experience notable fluctuations.

In 2020, Indonesia recorded the largest population of Muslims worldwide, with around 239 million. This was followed with around 226.88 million Muslims in Pakistan and 213 million Muslims in India.

United States - Population Ages 15 to 64 for the Arab World was 62.74242 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Ages 15 to 64 for the Arab World reached a record high of 62.74242 in January of 2023 and a record low of 51.47680 in January of 1972. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Ages 15 to 64 for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on February of 2026.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for the Arab World (SLEMPTOTLSPZSARB) from 1991 to 2025 about Arab World, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

WorldPop produces different types of gridded population count datasets, depending on the methods used and end application. An overview of the data can be found in Tatem et al, and a description of the modelling methods used found in Stevens et al. The 'Global per country 2000-2020' datasets represent the outputs from a project focused on construction of consistent 100m resolution population count datasets for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020. These efforts necessarily involved some shortcuts for consistency. The 'individual countries' datasets represent older efforts to map populations for each country separately, using a set of tailored geospatial inputs and differing methods and time periods. The 'whole continent' datasets are mosaics of the individual countries datasets

WorldPop (www.worldpop.org - School of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton; Department of Geography and Geosciences, University of Louisville; Departement de Geographie, Universite de Namur) and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University (2018). Global High Resolution Population Denominators Project - Funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (OPP1134076). https://dx.doi.org/10.5258/SOTON/WP00645

The total population in the Middle East and Africa region was approximately *** million in 2018. It was expected to increase to *** million in 2030, and almost double by 2050 to reach about *** million. Demographics The Middle East and Africa region includes ** countries, which is approximately of six percent of the population of the world. The population is characterized with an above average fertility rate of ***, compared to the global fertility rate of ****. Due to the decrease in death rates due to the introduction of modern medicine, combined with the steady birth rates, the population of the MENA region is expected to continue growing in the future. Population growth might cause governmental burden in the future as governments try to decrease poverty rates, provide healthcare, and education to the larger number of people. The Arab spring In 2011, a series of demonstrations spread across many Arab countries to overthrow oppressive governments and dictators. It initiated from Tunisia, and spread to other countries including Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, and Syria. The instability caused by the Arab spring affected international oil supply and prices, as the MENA region owns ** percent of the world’s oil reserves and ** percent of its natural gas reserves which makes it an important global economic stability factor. Some countries succeeded in overthrowing their oppressive governments, while other protests resulted in social violence and civil wars. The instability forced ** million people to seek refuge in neighboring countries. It was declared as the worst refugee crisis after World War II.