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  1. Countries with the smallest population 2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 24, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Countries with the smallest population 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328242/countries-with-smallest-population/
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    Jun 24, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The Vatican City, often called the Holy See, has the smallest population worldwide, with only *** inhabitants. It is also the smallest country in the world by size. The islands Niue, Tuvalu, and Nauru followed in the next three positions. On the other hand, India is the most populous country in the world, with over *** billion inhabitants.

  2. 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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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    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.

  3. Smallest countries worldwide 2020, by land area

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 25, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Smallest countries worldwide 2020, by land area [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1181994/the-worlds-smallest-countries/
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    Jun 25, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2020
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, with a landmass of just **** square kilometers (0.19 square miles). Vatican City is an independent state surrounded by Rome. Vatican City is not the only small country located inside Italy. San Marino is another microstate, with a land area of ** square kilometers, making it the fifth-smallest country in the world. Many of these small nations have equally small populations, typically less than ************** inhabitants. However, the population of Singapore is almost *** million, and it is the twentieth smallest country in the world with a land area of *** square kilometers. In comparison, Jamaica is almost eight times larger than Singapore, but has half the population.

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    Top 10 Countries with Least Population Density

    • academicblock.com
    Updated May 3, 2025
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    Academic Block (2025). Top 10 Countries with Least Population Density [Dataset]. https://www.academicblock.com/world-affairs/geopolitics/top-10-countries-with-least-population-density
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    Dataset updated
    May 3, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Academic Block
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    Global
    Variables measured
    Year, Source, Country, Population in 2025, Projected Population in 2050, Population Density (2024, per sq. km), Historical Population Density (per sq. km)
    Measurement technique
    Population density calculated as number of people per square kilometer
    Description

    A dataset detailing the top 10 countries with the lowest population density, including their respective population densities and contributing geographical factors.

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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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    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/
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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 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.

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    Top 10 Countries with Highest Population in the World

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    Updated May 3, 2025
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    Academic Block (2025). Top 10 Countries with Highest Population in the World [Dataset]. https://www.academicblock.com/world-affairs/geopolitics/top-10-countries-with-highest-population-in-the-world
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    Dataset updated
    May 3, 2025
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    Academic Block
    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Earth, World, Global
    Variables measured
    Country, Global Rank, Population in 2025, Population Growth in 2050, Estimated Number of Immigrants, Percentage of World Population, Estimated Mortality Rate (per 1000 people), Estimated Fertility Rate 2024 (Births per Women)
    Description

    This dataset provides information on the top 10 countries with the highest population in the world, including their respective population figures.

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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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    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.

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    Top 10 Countries with Highest Population Density

    • academicblock.com
    Updated May 3, 2025
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    Academic Block (2025). Top 10 Countries with Highest Population Density [Dataset]. https://www.academicblock.com/world-affairs/geopolitics/countries-with-highest-population-density
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    Dataset updated
    May 3, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Academic Block
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Global
    Variables measured
    Country, Urban Population in 2023, Estimated Urbanization Rate (2020-2025), Population Density per square kilometer, Population Density in 2000 per square kilometer, Population Density in 2024 per square kilometer, Population Density in 2050 per square kilometer
    Description

    This dataset presents information on the top 10 countries with the highest population density, including variables such as country name, population, land area, and population density.

  9. 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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    Population Growth for Least Developed Countries

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 2, 2025
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    (2025). Population Growth for Least Developed Countries [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SPPOPGROWLDC
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 2, 2025
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    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Least Developed Countries (SPPOPGROWLDC) from 1961 to 2024 about population and rate.

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    Refugee Population by Country or Territory of Asylum for Other Small States

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 9, 2024
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    (2024). Refugee Population by Country or Territory of Asylum for Other Small States [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SMPOPREFGOSS
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 9, 2024
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    Graph and download economic data for Refugee Population by Country or Territory of Asylum for Other Small States (SMPOPREFGOSS) from 1990 to 2023 about refugee, small, World, and population.

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    Population Density Around the Globe

    • globalmidwiveshub.org
    • covid19.esriuk.com
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    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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    May 20, 2020
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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

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    Percent female population in Asia | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Nov 28, 2019
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    Globalen LLC (2019). Percent female population in Asia | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/percent_female_population/Asia/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 28, 2019
    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
    Asia, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 47 countries was 48.3 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.

  14. Population of G7 countries 2000-2023, by country

    • statista.com
    Updated Jan 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Population of G7 countries 2000-2023, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1372441/g7-country-population/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Germany, United States, World
    Description

    The United States had the largest population of the G7 countries between 2000 and 2023, increasing from 282 million to 335 million. It is also the country with the third highest number of inhabitants in the world. Interestingly, Japan's population has been in decline since 2010, falling from 128 million to 124.5 million. Also Italy's population has been decreasing in recent years. Aging population Both Italy, Germany, and Japan are characterized by an increasingly aging population. In 2023, Japan had the third highest median age worldwide, while Italy and Germany had the fourth and eighth highest, respectively. Despite Germany's high median age and aging population, the number of inhabitants continue to increase because of migration. Falling fertility rates Another reason for the declining populations in Japan and Italy are falling fertility rates. Both countries were among the 20 with the lowest fertility rates in the world in 2024, meaning that women in child-bearing age have fewer children.

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    Refugee Population by Country or Territory of Asylum for Least Developed...

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 2, 2024
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    (2024). Refugee Population by Country or Territory of Asylum for Least Developed Countries [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SMPOPREFGLDC
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 2, 2024
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    Graph and download economic data for Refugee Population by Country or Territory of Asylum for Least Developed Countries (SMPOPREFGLDC) from 1990 to 2023 about refugee, World, and population.

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    United States - Population Growth for Least Developed Countries

    • tradingeconomics.com
    csv, excel, json, xml
    Updated Mar 10, 2020
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2020). United States - Population Growth for Least Developed Countries [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/population-growth-for-least-developed-countries-fed-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 10, 2020
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    United States - Population Growth for Least Developed Countries was 2.31266 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Growth for Least Developed Countries reached a record high of 2.78101 in January of 1992 and a record low of 2.29092 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Growth for Least Developed Countries - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

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

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    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
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    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.

  18. Global Share of Population Having at Least Completed Primary Education by...

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    Updated Apr 9, 2024
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    ReportLinker (2024). Global Share of Population Having at Least Completed Primary Education by Country, 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.reportlinker.com/dataset/63dd1534b92fe0e253ec336031bf89cfa97fcc21
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    Apr 9, 2024
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    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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    Description

    Global Share of Population Having at Least Completed Primary Education by Country, 2023 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

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    Country Life Acres, MO Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of...

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Feb 22, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). Country Life Acres, MO Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Country Life Acres Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/country-life-acres-mo-population-by-age/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 22, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    Country Life Acres, Missouri
    Variables measured
    Population Under 5 Years, Population over 85 years, Population Between 5 and 9 years, Population Between 10 and 14 years, Population Between 15 and 19 years, Population Between 20 and 24 years, Population Between 25 and 29 years, Population Between 30 and 34 years, Population Between 35 and 39 years, Population Between 40 and 44 years, and 9 more
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the latest U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. To measure the two variables, namely (a) population and (b) population as a percentage of the total population, we initially analyzed and categorized the data for each of the age groups. For age groups we divided it into roughly a 5 year bucket for ages between 0 and 85. For over 85, we aggregated data into a single group for all ages. For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
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    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset tabulates the Country Life Acres population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Country Life Acres. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Country Life Acres by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Country Life Acres.

    Key observations

    The largest age group in Country Life Acres, MO was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 13 (16.25%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Country Life Acres, MO was the 40 to 44 years years with a population of 0 (0%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

    Age groups:

    • Under 5 years
    • 5 to 9 years
    • 10 to 14 years
    • 15 to 19 years
    • 20 to 24 years
    • 25 to 29 years
    • 30 to 34 years
    • 35 to 39 years
    • 40 to 44 years
    • 45 to 49 years
    • 50 to 54 years
    • 55 to 59 years
    • 60 to 64 years
    • 65 to 69 years
    • 70 to 74 years
    • 75 to 79 years
    • 80 to 84 years
    • 85 years and over

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
    • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Country Life Acres is shown in this column.
    • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Country Life Acres total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

    Recommended for further research

    This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Country Life Acres Population by Age. You can refer the same here

  20. Countries with the highest population growth rate 2024

    • statista.com
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    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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Statista (2025). Countries with the smallest population 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328242/countries-with-smallest-population/
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Countries with the smallest population 2024

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Jun 24, 2025
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Time period covered
2024
Area covered
World
Description

The Vatican City, often called the Holy See, has the smallest population worldwide, with only *** inhabitants. It is also the smallest country in the world by size. The islands Niue, Tuvalu, and Nauru followed in the next three positions. On the other hand, India is the most populous country in the world, with over *** billion inhabitants.

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