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  1. Countries with the largest population 2025

    • statista.com
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    Updated Feb 21, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Countries with the largest population 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/262879/countries-with-the-largest-population/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 21, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In 2022, India overtook China as the world's most populous country and now has almost 1.46 billion people. China now has the second-largest population in the world, still with just over 1.4 billion inhabitants, however, its population went into decline in 2023. Global population As of 2025, the world's population stands at almost 8.2 billion people and is expected to reach around 10.3 billion people in the 2080s, when it will then go into decline. Due to improved healthcare, sanitation, and general living conditions, the global population continues to increase; mortality rates (particularly among infants and children) are decreasing and the median age of the world population has steadily increased for decades. As for the average life expectancy in industrial and developing countries, the gap has narrowed significantly since the mid-20th century. Asia is the most populous continent on Earth; 11 of the 20 largest countries are located there. It leads the ranking of the global population by continent by far, reporting four times as many inhabitants as Africa. The Demographic Transition The population explosion over the past two centuries is part of a phenomenon known as the demographic transition. Simply put, this transition results from a drastic reduction in mortality, which then leads to a reduction in fertility, and increase in life expectancy; this interim period where death rates are low and birth rates are high is where this population explosion occurs, and population growth can remain high as the population ages. In today's most-developed countries, the transition generally began with industrialization in the 1800s, and growth has now stabilized as birth and mortality rates have re-balanced. Across less-developed countries, the stage of this transition varies; for example, China is at a later stage than India, which accounts for the change in which country is more populous - understanding the demographic transition can help understand the reason why China's population is now going into decline. The least-developed region is Sub-Saharan Africa, where fertility rates remain close to pre-industrial levels in some countries. As these countries transition, they will undergo significant rates of population growth

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    Percent of world population in | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
    csv, excel, xml
    Updated Mar 17, 2024
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    Globalen LLC (2024). Percent of world population in | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/population_share/1000/
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    xml, excel, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 17, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 0.51 percent. The highest value was in India: 17.91 percent and the lowest value was in Andorra: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

  3. Countries with the highest population growth rate 2024

    • statista.com
    • ai-chatbox.pro
    Updated Apr 16, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Countries with the highest population growth rate 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/264687/countries-with-the-highest-population-growth-rate/
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 16, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    This statistic shows the 20 countries with the highest population growth rate in 2024. In SouthSudan, the population grew by about 4.65 percent compared to the previous year, making it the country with the highest population growth rate in 2024. The global population Today, the global population amounts to around 7 billion people, i.e. the total number of living humans on Earth. More than half of the global population is living in Asia, while one quarter of the global population resides in Africa. High fertility rates in Africa and Asia, a decline in the mortality rates and an increase in the median age of the world population all contribute to the global population growth. Statistics show that the global population is subject to increase by almost 4 billion people by 2100. The global population growth is a direct result of people living longer because of better living conditions and a healthier nutrition. Three out of five of the most populous countries in the world are located in Asia. Ultimately the highest population growth rate is also found there, the country with the highest population growth rate is Syria. This could be due to a low infant mortality rate in Syria or the ever -expanding tourism sector.

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    World Population (1950-2025)

    • macrotrends.net
    csv
    Updated May 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). World Population (1950-2025) [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/wld/world/population
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 31, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1950 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    Historical chart and dataset showing total population for the world by year from 1950 to 2025.

  5. World population by age and region 2024

    • statista.com
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    Updated Mar 11, 2025
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    Statista (2025). World population by age and region 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/265759/world-population-by-age-and-region/
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    Globally, about 25 percent of the population is under 15 years of age and 10 percent is over 65 years of age. Africa has the youngest population worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 40 percent of the population is below 15 years, and only three percent are above 65, indicating the low life expectancy in several of the countries. In Europe, on the other hand, a higher share of the population is above 65 years than the population under 15 years. Fertility rates The high share of children and youth in Africa is connected to the high fertility rates on the continent. For instance, South Sudan and Niger have the highest population growth rates globally. However, about 50 percent of the world’s population live in countries with low fertility, where women have less than 2.1 children. Some countries in Europe, like Latvia and Lithuania, have experienced a population decline of one percent, and in the Cook Islands, it is even above two percent. In Europe, the majority of the population was previously working-aged adults with few dependents, but this trend is expected to reverse soon, and it is predicted that by 2050, the older population will outnumber the young in many developed countries. Growing global population As of 2025, there are 8.1 billion people living on the planet, and this is expected to reach more than nine billion before 2040. Moreover, the global population is expected to reach 10 billions around 2060, before slowing and then even falling slightly by 2100. As the population growth rates indicate, a significant share of the population increase will happen in Africa.

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    World Population Growth Rate 1961-2025

    • macrotrends.net
    csv
    Updated May 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). World Population Growth Rate 1961-2025 [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/wld/world/population-growth-rate
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 31, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1961 - Jun 3, 2025
    Area covered
    world, World
    Description
    World population growth rate for 2023 was 0.92%, a 0.13% increase from 2022.
    <ul style='margin-top:20px;'>
    
    <li>World population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>0.79%</strong>, a <strong>0.07% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
    <li>World population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>0.87%</strong>, a <strong>0.15% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
    <li>World population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>1.01%</strong>, a <strong>0.05% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
    </ul>Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
    
  7. census-bureau-international

    • kaggle.com
    zip
    Updated May 6, 2020
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    Google BigQuery (2020). census-bureau-international [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/bigquery/census-bureau-international
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    zip(0 bytes)Available download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 6, 2020
    Dataset provided by
    BigQueryhttps://cloud.google.com/bigquery
    Authors
    Google BigQuery
    Description

    Context

    The United States Census Bureau’s international dataset provides estimates of country populations since 1950 and projections through 2050. Specifically, the dataset includes midyear population figures broken down by age and gender assignment at birth. Additionally, time-series data is provided for attributes including fertility rates, birth rates, death rates, and migration rates.

    Querying BigQuery tables

    You can use the BigQuery Python client library to query tables in this dataset in Kernels. Note that methods available in Kernels are limited to querying data. Tables are at bigquery-public-data.census_bureau_international.

    Sample Query 1

    What countries have the longest life expectancy? In this query, 2016 census information is retrieved by joining the mortality_life_expectancy and country_names_area tables for countries larger than 25,000 km2. Without the size constraint, Monaco is the top result with an average life expectancy of over 89 years!

    standardSQL

    SELECT age.country_name, age.life_expectancy, size.country_area FROM ( SELECT country_name, life_expectancy FROM bigquery-public-data.census_bureau_international.mortality_life_expectancy WHERE year = 2016) age INNER JOIN ( SELECT country_name, country_area FROM bigquery-public-data.census_bureau_international.country_names_area where country_area > 25000) size ON age.country_name = size.country_name ORDER BY 2 DESC /* Limit removed for Data Studio Visualization */ LIMIT 10

    Sample Query 2

    Which countries have the largest proportion of their population under 25? Over 40% of the world’s population is under 25 and greater than 50% of the world’s population is under 30! This query retrieves the countries with the largest proportion of young people by joining the age-specific population table with the midyear (total) population table.

    standardSQL

    SELECT age.country_name, SUM(age.population) AS under_25, pop.midyear_population AS total, ROUND((SUM(age.population) / pop.midyear_population) * 100,2) AS pct_under_25 FROM ( SELECT country_name, population, country_code FROM bigquery-public-data.census_bureau_international.midyear_population_agespecific WHERE year =2017 AND age < 25) age INNER JOIN ( SELECT midyear_population, country_code FROM bigquery-public-data.census_bureau_international.midyear_population WHERE year = 2017) pop ON age.country_code = pop.country_code GROUP BY 1, 3 ORDER BY 4 DESC /* Remove limit for visualization*/ LIMIT 10

    Sample Query 3

    The International Census dataset contains growth information in the form of birth rates, death rates, and migration rates. Net migration is the net number of migrants per 1,000 population, an important component of total population and one that often drives the work of the United Nations Refugee Agency. This query joins the growth rate table with the area table to retrieve 2017 data for countries greater than 500 km2.

    SELECT growth.country_name, growth.net_migration, CAST(area.country_area AS INT64) AS country_area FROM ( SELECT country_name, net_migration, country_code FROM bigquery-public-data.census_bureau_international.birth_death_growth_rates WHERE year = 2017) growth INNER JOIN ( SELECT country_area, country_code FROM bigquery-public-data.census_bureau_international.country_names_area

    Update frequency

    Historic (none)

    Dataset source

    United States Census Bureau

    Terms of use: This dataset is publicly available for anyone to use under the following terms provided by the Dataset Source - http://www.data.gov/privacy-policy#data_policy - and is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, express or implied, from Google. Google disclaims all liability for any damages, direct or indirect, resulting from the use of the dataset.

    See the GCP Marketplace listing for more details and sample queries: https://console.cloud.google.com/marketplace/details/united-states-census-bureau/international-census-data

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    Population size by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
    csv, excel, xml
    Updated Jan 17, 2015
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    Globalen LLC (2015). Population size by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/population_size/
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    excel, xml, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 17, 2015
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 40.69 million. The highest value was in India: 1428.63 million and the lowest value was in Tuvalu: 0.01 million. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

  9. Distribution of the global population by continent 2024

    • statista.com
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    Updated Mar 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Distribution of the global population by continent 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/237584/distribution-of-the-world-population-by-continent/
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 27, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In the middle of 2023, about 60 percent of the global population was living in Asia.The total world population amounted to 8.1 billion people on the planet. In other words 4.7 billion people were living in Asia as of 2023. Global populationDue to medical advances, better living conditions and the increase of agricultural productivity, the world population increased rapidly over the past century, and is expected to continue to grow. After reaching eight billion in 2023, the global population is estimated to pass 10 billion by 2060. Africa expected to drive population increase Most of the future population increase is expected to happen in Africa. The countries with the highest population growth rate in 2024 were mostly African countries. While around 1.47 billion people live on the continent as of 2024, this is forecast to grow to 3.9 billion by 2100. This is underlined by the fact that most of the countries wit the highest population growth rate are found in Africa. The growing population, in combination with climate change, puts increasing pressure on the world's resources.

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    Geonames - All Cities with a population > 1000

    • public.opendatasoft.com
    • data.smartidf.services
    • +2more
    csv, excel, geojson +1
    Updated Mar 10, 2024
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    (2024). Geonames - All Cities with a population > 1000 [Dataset]. https://public.opendatasoft.com/explore/dataset/geonames-all-cities-with-a-population-1000/
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    csv, json, geojson, excelAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 10, 2024
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    All cities with a population > 1000 or seats of adm div (ca 80.000)Sources and ContributionsSources : GeoNames is aggregating over hundred different data sources. Ambassadors : GeoNames Ambassadors help in many countries. Wiki : A wiki allows to view the data and quickly fix error and add missing places. Donations and Sponsoring : Costs for running GeoNames are covered by donations and sponsoring.Enrichment:add country name

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    World Population Density

    • macrotrends.net
    csv
    Updated May 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). World Population Density [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/wld/world/population-density
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 31, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1961 - Dec 31, 2022
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    Historical chart and dataset showing World population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

  12. Global Country Information 2023

    • zenodo.org
    • data.niaid.nih.gov
    csv
    Updated Jun 15, 2024
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    Nidula Elgiriyewithana; Nidula Elgiriyewithana (2024). Global Country Information 2023 [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8165229
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 15, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    Zenodohttp://zenodo.org/
    Authors
    Nidula Elgiriyewithana; Nidula Elgiriyewithana
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Description

    This comprehensive dataset provides a wealth of information about all countries worldwide, covering a wide range of indicators and attributes. It encompasses demographic statistics, economic indicators, environmental factors, healthcare metrics, education statistics, and much more. With every country represented, this dataset offers a complete global perspective on various aspects of nations, enabling in-depth analyses and cross-country comparisons.

    Key Features

    • Country: Name of the country.
    • Density (P/Km2): Population density measured in persons per square kilometer.
    • Abbreviation: Abbreviation or code representing the country.
    • Agricultural Land (%): Percentage of land area used for agricultural purposes.
    • Land Area (Km2): Total land area of the country in square kilometers.
    • Armed Forces Size: Size of the armed forces in the country.
    • Birth Rate: Number of births per 1,000 population per year.
    • Calling Code: International calling code for the country.
    • Capital/Major City: Name of the capital or major city.
    • CO2 Emissions: Carbon dioxide emissions in tons.
    • CPI: Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation and purchasing power.
    • CPI Change (%): Percentage change in the Consumer Price Index compared to the previous year.
    • Currency_Code: Currency code used in the country.
    • Fertility Rate: Average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime.
    • Forested Area (%): Percentage of land area covered by forests.
    • Gasoline_Price: Price of gasoline per liter in local currency.
    • GDP: Gross Domestic Product, the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
    • Gross Primary Education Enrollment (%): Gross enrollment ratio for primary education.
    • Gross Tertiary Education Enrollment (%): Gross enrollment ratio for tertiary education.
    • Infant Mortality: Number of deaths per 1,000 live births before reaching one year of age.
    • Largest City: Name of the country's largest city.
    • Life Expectancy: Average number of years a newborn is expected to live.
    • Maternal Mortality Ratio: Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
    • Minimum Wage: Minimum wage level in local currency.
    • Official Language: Official language(s) spoken in the country.
    • Out of Pocket Health Expenditure (%): Percentage of total health expenditure paid out-of-pocket by individuals.
    • Physicians per Thousand: Number of physicians per thousand people.
    • Population: Total population of the country.
    • Population: Labor Force Participation (%): Percentage of the population that is part of the labor force.
    • Tax Revenue (%): Tax revenue as a percentage of GDP.
    • Total Tax Rate: Overall tax burden as a percentage of commercial profits.
    • Unemployment Rate: Percentage of the labor force that is unemployed.
    • Urban Population: Percentage of the population living in urban areas.
    • Latitude: Latitude coordinate of the country's location.
    • Longitude: Longitude coordinate of the country's location.

    Potential Use Cases

    • Analyze population density and land area to study spatial distribution patterns.
    • Investigate the relationship between agricultural land and food security.
    • Examine carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.
    • Explore correlations between economic indicators such as GDP and various socio-economic factors.
    • Investigate educational enrollment rates and their implications for human capital development.
    • Analyze healthcare metrics such as infant mortality and life expectancy to assess overall well-being.
    • Study labor market dynamics through indicators such as labor force participation and unemployment rates.
    • Investigate the role of taxation and its impact on economic development.
    • Explore urbanization trends and their social and environmental consequences.
  13. Global population by continent 2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Oct 1, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Global population by continent 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/262881/global-population-by-continent/
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 1, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jul 1, 2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    There are approximately 8.16 billion people living in the world today, a figure that shows a dramatic increase since the beginning of the Common Era. Since the 1970s, the global population has also more than doubled in size. It is estimated that the world's population will reach and surpass 10 billion people by 2060 and plateau at around 10.3 billion in the 2080s, before it then begins to fall. Asia When it comes to number of inhabitants per continent, Asia is the most populous continent in the world by a significant margin, with roughly 60 percent of the world's population living there. Similar to other global regions, a quarter of inhabitants in Asia are under 15 years of age. The most populous nations in the world are India and China respectively; each inhabit more than three times the amount of people than the third-ranked United States. 10 of the 20 most populous countries in the world are found in Asia. Africa Interestingly, the top 20 countries with highest population growth rate are mainly countries in Africa. This is due to the present stage of Sub-Saharan Africa's demographic transition, where mortality rates are falling significantly, although fertility rates are yet to drop and match this. As much of Asia is nearing the end of its demographic transition, population growth is predicted to be much slower in this century than in the previous; in contrast, Africa's population is expected to reach almost four billion by the year 2100. Unlike demographic transitions in other continents, Africa's population development is being influenced by climate change on a scale unseen by most other global regions. Rising temperatures are exacerbating challenges such as poor sanitation, lack of infrastructure, and political instability, which have historically hindered societal progress. It remains to be seen how Africa and the world at large adapts to this crisis as it continues to cause drought, desertification, natural disasters, and climate migration across the region.

  14. Global population 1800-2100, by continent

    • statista.com
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    Updated Jul 4, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Global population 1800-2100, by continent [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/997040/world-population-by-continent-1950-2020/
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    Jul 4, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The world's population first reached one billion people in 1803, and reach eight billion in 2023, and will peak at almost 11 billion by the end of the century. Although it took thousands of years to reach one billion people, it did so at the beginning of a phenomenon known as the demographic transition; from this point onwards, population growth has skyrocketed, and since the 1960s the population has increased by one billion people every 12 to 15 years. The demographic transition sees a sharp drop in mortality due to factors such as vaccination, sanitation, and improved food supply; the population boom that follows is due to increased survival rates among children and higher life expectancy among the general population; and fertility then drops in response to this population growth. Regional differences The demographic transition is a global phenomenon, but it has taken place at different times across the world. The industrialized countries of Europe and North America were the first to go through this process, followed by some states in the Western Pacific. Latin America's population then began growing at the turn of the 20th century, but the most significant period of global population growth occurred as Asia progressed in the late-1900s. As of the early 21st century, almost two thirds of the world's population live in Asia, although this is set to change significantly in the coming decades. Future growth The growth of Africa's population, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, will have the largest impact on global demographics in this century. From 2000 to 2100, it is expected that Africa's population will have increased by a factor of almost five. It overtook Europe in size in the late 1990s, and overtook the Americas a decade later. In contrast to Africa, Europe's population is now in decline, as birth rates are consistently below death rates in many countries, especially in the south and east, resulting in natural population decline. Similarly, the population of the Americas and Asia are expected to go into decline in the second half of this century, and only Oceania's population will still be growing alongside Africa. By 2100, the world's population will have over three billion more than today, with the vast majority of this concentrated in Africa. Demographers predict that climate change is exacerbating many of the challenges that currently hinder progress in Africa, such as political and food instability; if Africa's transition is prolonged, then it may result in further population growth that would place a strain on the region's resources, however, curbing this growth earlier would alleviate some of the pressure created by climate change.

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    Percent female population by country, around the world |...

    • theglobaleconomy.com
    csv, excel, xml
    Updated Nov 14, 2016
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    Globalen LLC (2016). Percent female population by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/percent_female_population/
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    excel, csv, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Nov 14, 2016
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 49.99 percent. The highest value was in Hong Kong: 54.92 percent and the lowest value was in Qatar: 28.48 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    Population Density Around the Globe

    • globalmidwiveshub.org
    • covid19.esriuk.com
    • +5more
    Updated May 20, 2020
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    Direct Relief (2020). Population Density Around the Globe [Dataset]. https://www.globalmidwiveshub.org/maps/b71f7fd5dbc8486b8b37362726a11452
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    Dataset updated
    May 20, 2020
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Direct Relief
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    Description

    Census data reveals that population density varies noticeably from area to area. Small area census data do a better job depicting where the crowded neighborhoods are. In this map, the yellow areas of highest density range from 30,000 to 150,000 persons per square kilometer. In those areas, if the people were spread out evenly across the area, there would be just 4 to 9 meters between them. Very high density areas exceed 7,000 persons per square kilometer. High density areas exceed 5,200 persons per square kilometer. The last categories break at 3,330 persons per square kilometer, and 1,500 persons per square kilometer.This dataset is comprised of multiple sources. All of the demographic data are from Michael Bauer Research with the exception of the following countries:Australia: Esri Australia and MapData ServicesCanada: Esri Canada and EnvironicsFrance: Esri FranceGermany: Esri Germany and NexigaIndia: Esri India and IndicusJapan: Esri JapanSouth Korea: Esri Korea and OPENmateSpain: Esri España and AISUnited States: Esri Demographics

  17. Highest population density by country 2024

    • statista.com
    Updated May 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Highest population density by country 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/264683/top-fifty-countries-with-the-highest-population-density/
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    May 27, 2025
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    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    World
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    Monaco led the ranking for countries with the highest population density in 2024, with nearly 26,000 residents per square kilometer. The Special Administrative Region of Macao came in second, followed by Singapore. The world’s second smallest country Monaco is the world’s second-smallest country, with an area of about two square kilometers and a population of only around 40,000. It is a constitutional monarchy located by the Mediterranean Sea, and while Monaco is not part of the European Union, it does participate in some EU policies. The country is perhaps most famous for the Monte Carlo casino and for hosting the Monaco Grand Prix, the world's most prestigious Formula One race. The global population Globally, the population density per square kilometer is about 60 inhabitants, and Asia is the most densely populated region in the world. The global population is increasing rapidly, so population density is only expected to increase. In 1950, for example, the global population stood at about 2.54 billion people, and it reached over eight billion during 2023.

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    Population ages 65 and above by country, around the world |...

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Nov 13, 2016
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    Globalen LLC (2016). Population ages 65 and above by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/elderly_population/
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    excel, xml, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Nov 13, 2016
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    Globalen LLC
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 10.17 percent. The highest value was in Monaco: 36.36 percent and the lowest value was in Qatar: 1.57 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    Percent children by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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    csv, excel, xml
    Updated Nov 14, 2016
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    Globalen LLC (2016). Percent children by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/percent_children/
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    excel, xml, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Nov 14, 2016
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    Globalen LLC
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 26.11 percent. The highest value was in the Central African Republic: 49.17 percent and the lowest value was in Hong Kong: 10.7 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

  20. San Marino - Population Counts

    • data.amerigeoss.org
    geotiff
    Updated Jun 7, 2022
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    UN Humanitarian Data Exchange (2022). San Marino - Population Counts [Dataset]. https://data.amerigeoss.org/ar/dataset/worldpop-san-marino-population
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    Jun 7, 2022
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    United Nationshttp://un.org/
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    San Marino
    Description

    WorldPop produces different types of gridded population count datasets, depending on the methods used and end application. Please make sure you have read our Mapping Populations overview page before choosing and downloading a dataset.


    Bespoke methods used to produce datasets for specific individual countries are available through the WorldPop Open Population Repository (WOPR) link below. These are 100m resolution gridded population estimates using customized methods ("bottom-up" and/or "top-down") developed for the latest data available from each country. They can also be visualised and explored through the woprVision App.
    The remaining datasets in the links below are produced using the "top-down" method, with either the unconstrained or constrained top-down disaggregation method used. Please make sure you read the Top-down estimation modelling overview page to decide on which datasets best meet your needs. Datasets are available to download in Geotiff and ASCII XYZ format at a resolution of 3 and 30 arc-seconds (approximately 100m and 1km at the equator, respectively):

    - Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 ( 1km resolution ): Consistent 1km resolution population count datasets created using unconstrained top-down methods for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020.
    - Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 ( 100m resolution ): Consistent 100m resolution population count datasets created using unconstrained top-down methods for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020.
    - Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 UN adjusted ( 100m resolution ): Consistent 100m resolution population count datasets created using unconstrained top-down methods for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020 and adjusted to match United Nations national population estimates (UN 2019)
    -Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 UN adjusted ( 1km resolution ): Consistent 1km resolution population count datasets created using unconstrained top-down methods for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020 and adjusted to match United Nations national population estimates (UN 2019).
    -Unconstrained global mosaics 2000-2020 ( 1km resolution ): Mosaiced 1km resolution versions of the "Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020" datasets.
    -Constrained individual countries 2020 ( 100m resolution ): Consistent 100m resolution population count datasets created using constrained top-down methods for all countries of the World for 2020.
    -Constrained individual countries 2020 UN adjusted ( 100m resolution ): Consistent 100m resolution population count datasets created using constrained top-down methods for all countries of the World for 2020 and adjusted to match United Nations national population estimates (UN 2019).

    Older datasets produced for specific individual countries and continents, using a set of tailored geospatial inputs and differing "top-down" methods and time periods are still available for download here: Individual countries and Whole Continent.

    Data for earlier dates is available directly from WorldPop.

    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

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Statista (2025). Countries with the largest population 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/262879/countries-with-the-largest-population/
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Countries with the largest population 2025

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Dataset updated
Feb 21, 2025
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Statistahttp://statista.com/
Time period covered
2023
Area covered
World
Description

In 2022, India overtook China as the world's most populous country and now has almost 1.46 billion people. China now has the second-largest population in the world, still with just over 1.4 billion inhabitants, however, its population went into decline in 2023. Global population As of 2025, the world's population stands at almost 8.2 billion people and is expected to reach around 10.3 billion people in the 2080s, when it will then go into decline. Due to improved healthcare, sanitation, and general living conditions, the global population continues to increase; mortality rates (particularly among infants and children) are decreasing and the median age of the world population has steadily increased for decades. As for the average life expectancy in industrial and developing countries, the gap has narrowed significantly since the mid-20th century. Asia is the most populous continent on Earth; 11 of the 20 largest countries are located there. It leads the ranking of the global population by continent by far, reporting four times as many inhabitants as Africa. The Demographic Transition The population explosion over the past two centuries is part of a phenomenon known as the demographic transition. Simply put, this transition results from a drastic reduction in mortality, which then leads to a reduction in fertility, and increase in life expectancy; this interim period where death rates are low and birth rates are high is where this population explosion occurs, and population growth can remain high as the population ages. In today's most-developed countries, the transition generally began with industrialization in the 1800s, and growth has now stabilized as birth and mortality rates have re-balanced. Across less-developed countries, the stage of this transition varies; for example, China is at a later stage than India, which accounts for the change in which country is more populous - understanding the demographic transition can help understand the reason why China's population is now going into decline. The least-developed region is Sub-Saharan Africa, where fertility rates remain close to pre-industrial levels in some countries. As these countries transition, they will undergo significant rates of population growth

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