Whereas the population is expected to decrease somewhat until 2100 in Asia, Europe, and South America, it is predicted to grow significantly in Africa. While there were 1.5 billion inhabitants on the continent at the beginning of 2024, the number of inhabitants is expected to reach 3.8 billion by 2100. In total, the global population is expected to reach nearly 10.4 billion by 2100. Worldwide population In the United States, the total population is expected to steadily increase over the next couple of years. In 2024, Asia held over half of the global population and is expected to have the highest number of people living in urban areas in 2050. Asia is home to the two most populous countries, India and China, both with a population of over one billion people. However, the small country of Monaco had the highest population density worldwide in 2021. Effects of overpopulation Alongside the growing worldwide population, there are negative effects of overpopulation. The increasing population puts a higher pressure on existing resources and contributes to pollution. As the population grows, the demand for food grows, which requires more water, which in turn takes away from the freshwater available. Concurrently, food needs to be transported through different mechanisms, which contributes to air pollution. Not every resource is renewable, meaning the world is using up limited resources that will eventually run out. Furthermore, more species will become extinct which harms the ecosystem and food chain. Overpopulation was considered to be one of the most important environmental issues worldwide in 2020.

France - Overcrowding rate was 9.20% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for France - Overcrowding rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, France - Overcrowding rate reached a record high of 10.30% in December of 2004 and a record low of 7.10% in December of 2014.

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.

Spain - Overcrowding rate was 6.60% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Spain - Overcrowding rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Spain - Overcrowding rate reached a record high of 13.60% in December of 2004 and a record low of 4.70% in December of 2018.

Poland - Overcrowding rate was 35.80% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Poland - Overcrowding rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Poland - Overcrowding rate reached a record high of 54.10% in December of 2006 and a record low of 35.70% in December of 2021.

Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. As of 2025, the country counted over 237.5 million individuals, whereas Ethiopia, which ranked second, has around 135.5 million inhabitants. Egypt registered the largest population in North Africa, reaching nearly 118.4 million people. In terms of inhabitants per square kilometer, Nigeria only ranked seventh, while Mauritius had the highest population density on the whole African continent in 2023. The fastest-growing world region Africa is the second most populous continent in the world, after Asia. Nevertheless, Africa records the highest growth rate worldwide, with figures rising by over two percent every year. In some countries, such as Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad, the population increase peaks at over three percent. With so many births, Africa is also the youngest continent in the world. However, this coincides with a low life expectancy. African cities on the rise The last decades have seen high urbanization rates in Asia, mainly in China and India. However, African cities are currently growing at larger rates. Indeed, most of the fastest-growing cities in the world are located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Gwagwalada, in Nigeria, and Kabinda, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ranked first worldwide. By 2035, instead, Africa's fastest-growing cities are forecast to be Bujumbura, in Burundi, and Zinder, Nigeria.

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.

Luxembourg - Overcrowding rate: Cities was 11.90% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Luxembourg - Overcrowding rate: Cities - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Luxembourg - Overcrowding rate: Cities reached a record high of 17.60% in December of 2012 and a record low of 7.50% in December of 2022.

This dataset contains two tables on the percent of household overcrowding (> 1.0 persons per room) and severe overcrowding (> 1.5 persons per room) for California, its regions, counties, and cities/towns. Data is from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) and U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS). The table is part of a series of indicators in the Healthy Communities Data and Indicators Project (HCI) of the Office of Health Equity: Healthy Communities Data and Indicators Project of the Office of Health Equity. Residential crowding has been linked to an increased risk of infection from communicable diseases, a higher prevalence of respiratory ailments, and greater vulnerability to homelessness among the poor. Residential crowding reflects demographic and socioeconomic conditions. Older-adult immigrant and recent immigrant communities, families with low income and renter-occupied households are more likely to experience household crowding. A form of residential overcrowding known as "doubling up"—co-residence with family members or friends for economic reasons—is the most commonly reported prior living situation for families and individuals before the onset of homelessness. More information about the data table and a data dictionary can be found in the About/Attachments section.The household crowding table is part of a series of indicators in the Healthy Communities Data and Indicators Project (HCI) of the Office of Health Equity. The goal of HCI is to enhance public health by providing data, a standardized set of statistical measures, and tools that a broad array of sectors can use for planning healthy communities and evaluating the impact of plans, projects, policy, and environmental changes on community health. The creation of healthy social, economic, and physical environments that promote healthy behaviors and healthy outcomes requires coordination and collaboration across multiple sectors, including transportation, housing, education, agriculture and others. Statistical metrics, or indicators, are needed to help local, regional, and state public health and partner agencies assess community environments and plan for healthy communities that optimize public health. More information on HCI can be found here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OHE/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Accessible%202%20CDPH_Healthy_Community_Indicators1pager5-16-12.pdf
The format of the household overcrowding tables is based on the standardized data format for all HCI indicators. As a result, this data table contains certain variables used in the HCI project (e.g., indicator ID, and indicator definition). Some of these variables may contain the same value for all observations.

Germany - Overcrowding rate: Cities was 16.70% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Overcrowding rate: Cities - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Germany - Overcrowding rate: Cities reached a record high of 16.70% in December of 2024 and a record low of 9.50% in December of 2011.

Greece - Overcrowding rate was 28.00% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Greece - Overcrowding rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Greece - Overcrowding rate reached a record high of 31.60% in December of 2003 and a record low of 25.00% in December of 2009.

Denmark - Overcrowding rate was 9.80% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Overcrowding rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Overcrowding rate reached a record high of 10.00% in December of 2019 and a record low of 7.10% in December of 2006.

Sweden - Overcrowding rate was 17.00% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Sweden - Overcrowding rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Sweden - Overcrowding rate reached a record high of 17.00% in December of 2022 and a record low of 10.00% in December of 2007.

France - Overcrowding rate: Towns and suburbs was 8.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for France - Overcrowding rate: Towns and suburbs - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, France - Overcrowding rate: Towns and suburbs reached a record high of 8.30% in December of 2024 and a record low of 4.20% in December of 2011.

Euro Area - Overcrowding rate was 13.20% in December of 2021, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Euro Area - Overcrowding rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Euro Area - Overcrowding rate reached a record high of 13.30% in December of 2005 and a record low of 11.60% in December of 2011.

Finland - Overcrowding rate: Cities was 13.00% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Finland - Overcrowding rate: Cities - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Finland - Overcrowding rate: Cities reached a record high of 13.00% in December of 2024 and a record low of 8.00% in December of 2012.

Romania - Overcrowding rate: Males was 41.50% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Romania - Overcrowding rate: Males - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Romania - Overcrowding rate: Males reached a record high of 52.70% in December of 2010 and a record low of 40.30% in December of 2023.

Romania - Overcrowding rate: Cities was 43.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Romania - Overcrowding rate: Cities - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Romania - Overcrowding rate: Cities reached a record high of 56.60% in December of 2010 and a record low of 43.30% in December of 2024.

Portugal - Overcrowding rate: Cities was 12.80% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - Overcrowding rate: Cities - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Portugal - Overcrowding rate: Cities reached a record high of 17.10% in December of 2010 and a record low of 10.70% in December of 2020.

Germany - Overcrowding rate was 11.00% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Overcrowding rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on May of 2025. Historically, Germany - Overcrowding rate reached a record high of 11.00% in December of 2022 and a record low of 6.30% in December of 2005.