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.

All the African countries registered a positive population growth in 2023, except for Seychelles and Mauritius. Niger had the highest population growth rate at nearly 3.7 percent compared to the previous year. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Mali, Somalia, and Angola followed, recording over three percent growth each. The African population has been increasing considerably in the last decades and is expected to nearly double by 2050. This is due to several factors, including the rising life expectancy and the high fertility rates registered on the continent.

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World population growth rate for 2023 was 0.92%, a 0.13% increase from 2022.

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<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.

The population in Africa was forecast to expand annually by an average of 2.37 percent between 2020 and 2025. Over 20 countries might grow above this rate, with Niger leading by an annual population change of 3.7 percent in the mentioned period. Angola was expected to follow, with an average population growth of 3.15 percent annually. Overall, Africa has recorded a faster population growth compared to other world regions. The continent's population almost doubled in the last 25 years.

U.S. population growth rate for 2023 was 0.49%, a 0.12% increase from 2022.

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<li>U.S. population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>0.37%</strong>, a <strong>0.21% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>U.S. population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>0.16%</strong>, a <strong>0.81% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>U.S. population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>0.97%</strong>, a <strong>0.51% increase</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.

United States - Population Growth for High Income Countries was 0.53329 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Growth for High Income Countries reached a record high of 1.45087 in January of 1960 and a record low of -0.17394 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Growth for High Income Countries - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

United States - Population Growth for Least Developed Countries was 2.32723 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2020, 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 2.30226 in January of 1960. 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 May of 2025.

Population Growth for Developing Countries in Middle East and North Africa was 1.82520 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Growth for Developing Countries in Middle East and North Africa reached a record high of 3.59094 in January of 1990 and a record low of 1.55792 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Growth for Developing Countries in Middle East and North Africa - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Between 2018 and 2023, the Maldives had the highest average annual population growth rate across the Asia-Pacific region, 2.9 percent. In contrast, Taiwan's population experienced a negative growth of 0.2 percent during this period.

Population Growth for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean was 0.72190 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Growth for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean reached a record high of 2.81451 in January of 1960 and a record low of 0.64510 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Growth for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

India population growth rate for 2023 was 0.81%, a 0.12% increase from 2022.

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<li>India population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>0.68%</strong>, a <strong>0.12% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>India population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>0.80%</strong>, a <strong>0.16% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>India population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>0.96%</strong>, a <strong>0.07% 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.

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

The average for 2023 based on 20 countries was 0.87 percent. The highest value was in Venezuela: 1.88 percent and the lowest value was in Puerto Rico: -0.45 percent. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

CN: Population: Natural Growth Rate: Guangxi data was reported at 0.088 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.042 % for 2023. CN: Population: Natural Growth Rate: Guangxi data is updated yearly, averaging 0.787 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.892 % in 2017 and a record low of 0.042 % in 2023. CN: Population: Natural Growth Rate: Guangxi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Natural Growth Rate: By Region.

United States - Population Growth for High Income OECD Countries was 0.35584 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2014, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Growth for High Income OECD Countries reached a record high of 1.44167 in January of 1961 and a record low of 0.32314 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Growth for High Income OECD Countries - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Population Growth for Developing Countries in East Asia and Pacific was 0.18595 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Growth for Developing Countries in East Asia and Pacific reached a record high of 2.81033 in January of 1966 and a record low of -0.04428 in January of 1961. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Growth for Developing Countries in East Asia and Pacific - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 1.25 percent. The highest value was in Singapore: 4.86 percent and the lowest value was in Thailand: 0.15 percent. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

United States - Population Growth for Countries with Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations was 1.98731 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Growth for Countries with Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations reached a record high of 3.11873 in January of 1990 and a record low of 1.91079 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Growth for Countries with Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

From now until 2100, India and China will remain the most populous countries in the world, however China's population decline has already started, and it is on course to fall by around 50 percent in the 2090s; while India's population decline is projected to begin in the 2060s. Of the 10 most populous countries in the world in 2100, five will be located in Asia, four in Africa, as well as the United States. Rapid growth in Africa Rapid population growth across Africa will see the continent's population grow from around 1.5 billion people in 2024 to 3.8 billion in 2100. Additionally, unlike China or India, population growth in many of these countries is not expected to go into decline, and instead is expected to continue well into the 2100s. Previous estimates had projected these countries' populations would be much higher by 2100 (the 2019 report estimated Nigeria's population would exceed 650 million), yet the increased threat of the climate crisis and persistent instability is delaying demographic development and extending population growth. The U.S. as an outlier Compared to the nine other largest populations in 2100, the United States stands out as it is more demographically advanced, politically stable, and economically stronger. However, while most other so-called "advanced countries" are projected to see their population decline drastically in the coming decades, the U.S. population is projected to continue growing into the 2100s. This will largely be driven by high rates of immigration into the U.S., which will drive growth despite fertility rates being around 1.6 births per woman (below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman), and the slowing rate of life expectancy. Current projections estimate the U.S. will have a net migration rate over 1.2 million people per year for the remainder of the century.