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  1. Countries with the largest population 2025

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    Statista, Countries with the largest population 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/262879/countries-with-the-largest-population/
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In 2025, 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.

  2. World Population by Countries (2025)

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    Updated Jan 23, 2025
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    Samith Chimminiyan (2025). World Population by Countries (2025) [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/samithsachidanandan/world-population-by-countries-2025
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 23, 2025
    Authors
    Samith Chimminiyan
    License

    http://opendatacommons.org/licenses/dbcl/1.0/http://opendatacommons.org/licenses/dbcl/1.0/

    Area covered
    World
    Description

    Description

    This Dataset contains details of World Population by country. According to the worldometer, the current population of the world is 8.2 billion people. Highest populated country is India followed by China and USA.

    Attribute Information

    • Rank : Country Rank by Population.
    • Country : Name of the Country.
    • Population(2024) : Current Population of each Country.
    • Yearly Change : Percentage Yearly Change in Population.
    • Net Change : Net change in the Population.
    • Density (P/Km²) : Population density (population per square km)
    • Land Area(Km²) : Total land area of the Country.
    • Migrants (net) : Total number of migrants.
    • Fertility Rate : Fertility rate
    • Median Age : Median age of the population
    • Urban Pop % : Percentage of urban population
    • World Share : Share to the word with population.

    Acknowledgements

    https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/population-by-country/

    Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

  3. Highest population density by country 2024

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    Statista, 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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    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.

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

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Mar 21, 2016
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    Globalen LLC (2016). Percent of world population by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/population_share/
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 21, 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
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 0.51 percent. The highest value was in India: 17.94 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.

  5. 🌍 World Population by Country 2025 (Latest)

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    Updated Oct 15, 2025
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    Asadullah Shehbaz (2025). 🌍 World Population by Country 2025 (Latest) [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/asadullahcreative/world-population-by-country-2025
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 15, 2025
    Authors
    Asadullah Shehbaz
    License

    https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

    Area covered
    World
    Description

    Have you ever wondered how the population landscape of our planet looks in 2025? This dataset brings together the latest population statistics for 233 countries and territories, carefully collected from Worldometers.info — one of the most trusted global data sources.

    📊 It reveals how countries are growing, shrinking, and evolving demographically. From population density to fertility rate, from migration trends to urbanization, every number tells a story about humanity’s future.

    🌆 You can explore which nations are rapidly expanding, which are aging, and how urban populations are transforming global living patterns. This dataset includes key metrics like yearly population change, net migration, land area, fertility rate, and each country’s share of the world population.

    🧠 Ideal for data analysis, visualization, and machine learning, it can be used to study global trends, forecast population growth, or build engaging dashboards in Python, R, or Tableau. It’s also perfect for students and researchers exploring geography, demographics, or development studies.

    📈 Whether you’re analyzing Asia’s population boom, Europe’s aging curve, or Africa’s youthful surge — this dataset gives you a complete view of the world’s demographic balance in 2025. 🌎 With 233 rows and 12 insightful columns, it’s ready for your next EDA, visualization, or predictive modeling project.

    🚀 Dive in, explore the data, and uncover what the world looks like — one country at a time.

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    POPULATION by Country Dataset

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 27, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). POPULATION by Country Dataset [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/population
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    excel, json, csv, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 27, 2017
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    This dataset provides values for POPULATION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

  7. c

    Most Populated Countries

    • creatormeter.com
    Updated Nov 13, 2025
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    CreatorMeter (2025). Most Populated Countries [Dataset]. https://www.creatormeter.com/most-populated-countries-2025
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    Nov 13, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Description

    Population rankings by country

  8. World data population

    • kaggle.com
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    Updated Jan 12, 2024
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    Tanishq dublish (2024). World data population [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/tanishqdublish/world-data-population
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 12, 2024
    Authors
    Tanishq dublish
    License

    MIT Licensehttps://opensource.org/licenses/MIT
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    Area covered
    World
    Description

    Context The world's population has undergone remarkable growth, exceeding 7.5 billion by mid-2019 and continuing to surge beyond previous estimates. Notably, China and India stand as the two most populous countries, with China's population potentially facing a decline while India's trajectory hints at surpassing it by 2030. This significant demographic shift is just one facet of a global landscape where countries like the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Nigeria, and others, each with populations surpassing 100 million, play pivotal roles.

    The steady decrease in growth rates, though, is reshaping projections. While the world's population is expected to exceed 8 billion by 2030, growth will notably decelerate compared to previous decades. Specific countries like India, Nigeria, and several African nations will notably contribute to this growth, potentially doubling their populations before rates plateau.

    Content This dataset provides comprehensive historical population data for countries and territories globally, offering insights into various parameters such as area size, continent, population growth rates, rankings, and world population percentages. Spanning from 1970 to 2023, it includes population figures for different years, enabling a detailed examination of demographic trends and changes over time.

    Dataset Structured with meticulous detail, this dataset offers a wide array of information in a format conducive to analysis and exploration. Featuring parameters like population by year, country rankings, geographical details, and growth rates, it serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and analysts. Additionally, the inclusion of growth rates and world population percentages provides a nuanced understanding of how countries contribute to global demographic shifts.

    This dataset is invaluable for those interested in understanding historical population trends, predicting future demographic patterns, and conducting in-depth analyses to inform policies across various sectors such as economics, urban planning, public health, and more.

  9. Population Figures By Country

    • johnsnowlabs.com
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    Updated Jan 20, 2021
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    John Snow Labs (2021). Population Figures By Country [Dataset]. https://www.johnsnowlabs.com/marketplace/population-figures-by-country/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 20, 2021
    Dataset authored and provided by
    John Snow Labs
    Time period covered
    1960 - 2021
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The dataset represents the world population, it shows the population figures of all countries and known territories. Figures are derived from census data and official numbers and estimates from the respective countries.

  10. Top_10_Populated_countries_1955to2050_forecasted

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    Updated Apr 1, 2024
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    Danish Ammar (2024). Top_10_Populated_countries_1955to2050_forecasted [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/danishammar/top-10-populated-countries-1955to2050-forcasted
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 1, 2024
    Authors
    Danish Ammar
    License

    Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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    Description

    this is the data of Top 10 populated countries of world as on 30 March 2024 with history of their population from 1955. it also have forecasted population values of these countries from 2025 to 2050.

    here are the detail of columns

    1: year:1955 to 2050

    2: India: (population in millions)

    3: china: (population in millions)

    4: USA: (population in millions)

    5: Indonesia: (population in millions)

    6: Pakistan: (population in millions)

    7: Nigeria: (population in millions)

    8: Brazil: (population in millions)

    9: Bangladesh: (population in millions)

    10: Russia: (population in millions)

    11: Mexico: (population in millions)

    Acknowledgement This Dataset is created from https://www.worldometers.info/. If you want to learn more, you can visit the Website.

  11. Countries with the highest population growth rate 2024

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    Statista, 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 authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    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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    Population figures for countries, regions (e.g. Asia) and the world

    • datahub.io
    Updated Aug 29, 2017
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    (2017). Population figures for countries, regions (e.g. Asia) and the world [Dataset]. https://datahub.io/core/population
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 29, 2017
    License

    ODC Public Domain Dedication and Licence (PDDL) v1.0http://www.opendatacommons.org/licenses/pddl/1.0/
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    Area covered
    World
    Description

    Population figures for countries, regions (e.g. Asia) and the world. Data comes originally from World Bank and has been converted into standard CSV.

  13. g

    WORLD POPULATION

    • global-relocate.com
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    Updated Oct 24, 2024
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    Global Relocate (2024). WORLD POPULATION [Dataset]. https://global-relocate.com/rankings/world-population
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 24, 2024
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    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The population rating shows how many people currently live in a particular country. This rating helps not only to compare countries by the number of inhabitants and population density, but also to predict the further dynamics of growth, stagnation and population decline.

  14. Countries Population Data 2024

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    Updated Oct 16, 2024
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    Prerna Priya (2024). Countries Population Data 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/prernapriya52/countries-population-data-2024
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 16, 2024
    Authors
    Prerna Priya
    License

    https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

    Description

    Context: This is a list of countries and dependencies by population, offering a detailed snapshot of the world’s population distribution. It includes the latest population estimates, percentages of the global population, and the date of each estimate.

    Sources: The data is collected from "List of countries and dependencies by Population" from Wikipedia.

    Inspiration: The inspiration for this dataset stems from the need for accessible, up-to-date demographic data to analyze population trends across countries.

  15. Population of Europe in 2024 by country

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    Statista, Population of Europe in 2024 by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/685846/population-of-selected-european-countries/
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    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

    In 2024, Russia had the largest population among European countries at ***** million people. The next largest countries in terms of their population size were Turkey at **** million, Germany at **** million, the United Kingdom at **** million, and France at **** million. Europe is also home to some of the world’s smallest countries, such as the microstates of Liechtenstein and San Marino, with populations of ****** and ****** respectively. Europe’s largest economies Germany was Europe’s largest economy in 2023, with a Gross Domestic Product of around *** trillion Euros, while the UK and France are the second and third largest economies, at *** trillion and *** trillion euros respectively. Prior to the mid-2000s, Europe’s fourth-largest economy, Italy, had an economy that was of a similar sized to France and the UK, before diverging growth patterns saw the UK and France become far larger economies than Italy. Moscow and Istanbul the megacities of Europe Two cities on the eastern borders of Europe were Europe’s largest in 2023. The Turkish city of Istanbul, with a population of 15.8 million, and the Russian capital, Moscow, with a population of 12.7 million. Istanbul is arguably the world’s most famous transcontinental city with territory in both Europe and Asia and has been an important center for commerce and culture for over 2,000 years. Paris was the third largest European city with a population of ** million, with London being the fourth largest at *** million.

  16. world_population

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    Updated Feb 8, 2023
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    farzam ajili (2023). world_population [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/farzamajili/world-population
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 8, 2023
    Authors
    farzam ajili
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    Context The current US Census Bureau world population estimate in June 2019 shows that the current global population is 7,577,130,400 people on earth, which far exceeds the world population of 7.2 billion in 2015. Our own estimate based on UN data shows the world's population surpassing 7.7 billion.

    China is the most populous country in the world with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. It is one of just two countries with a population of more than 1 billion, with India being the second. As of 2018, India has a population of over 1.355 billion people, and its population growth is expected to continue through at least 2050. By the year 2030, the country of India is expected to become the most populous country in the world. This is because India’s population will grow, while China is projected to see a loss in population.

    The following 11 countries that are the most populous in the world each have populations exceeding 100 million. These include the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Japan, Ethiopia, and the Philippines. Of these nations, all are expected to continue to grow except Russia and Japan, which will see their populations drop by 2030 before falling again significantly by 2050.

    Many other nations have populations of at least one million, while there are also countries that have just thousands. The smallest population in the world can be found in Vatican City, where only 801 people reside.

    In 2018, the world’s population growth rate was 1.12%. Every five years since the 1970s, the population growth rate has continued to fall. The world’s population is expected to continue to grow larger but at a much slower pace. By 2030, the population will exceed 8 billion. In 2040, this number will grow to more than 9 billion. In 2055, the number will rise to over 10 billion, and another billion people won’t be added until near the end of the century. The current annual population growth estimates from the United Nations are in the millions - estimating that over 80 million new lives are added each year.

    This population growth will be significantly impacted by nine specific countries which are situated to contribute to the population growing more quickly than other nations. These nations include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the United States of America. Particularly of interest, India is on track to overtake China's position as the most populous country by 2030. Additionally, multiple nations within Africa are expected to double their populations before fertility rates begin to slow entirely.

    Content In this Dataset, we have Historical Population data for every Country/Territory in the world by different parameters like Area Size of the Country/Territory, Name of the Continent, Name of the Capital, Density, Population Growth Rate, Ranking based on Population, World Population Percentage, etc.

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    Population, Total for Lower Middle Income Countries

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 2, 2025
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    (2025). Population, Total for Lower Middle Income Countries [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SPPOPTOTLLMC
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    Jul 2, 2025
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    https://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domainhttps://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domain

    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Lower Middle Income Countries (SPPOPTOTLLMC) from 1960 to 2024 about income and population.

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    POPULATION by Country in EUROPE

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Oct 20, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). POPULATION by Country in EUROPE [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/population?continent=europe
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    excel, xml, json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 20, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

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

    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

    This dataset provides values for POPULATION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

  19. Total population of the MENA countries 2023

    • statista.com
    Updated Oct 1, 2002
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    Statista (2002). Total population of the MENA countries 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/804633/total-population-of-the-mena-countries/
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 1, 2002
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    Middle East and North Africa, Egypt, Kuwait, Israel, Tunisia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Algeria
    Description

    In 2023, the total population of Egypt amounted to ***** million inhabitants, making it the most-populous country in the Middle East-North Africa region.

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    POPULATION by Country in AFRICA/1000

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Oct 20, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). POPULATION by Country in AFRICA/1000 [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/population?continent=africa/1000
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    json, csv, excel, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 20, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Africa
    Description

    This dataset provides values for POPULATION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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Statista, 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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Time period covered
2025
Area covered
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In 2025, 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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