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  1. Countries with the largest population 2025

    • statista.com
    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

  2. 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.

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    World - Population In The Largest City

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Jun 5, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). World - Population In The Largest City [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/world/population-in-the-largest-city-percent-of-urban-population-wb-data.html
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    xml, csv, excel, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 5, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    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
    World
    Description

    Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in World was reported at 16.05 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

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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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    csv, xml, excelAvailable download formats
    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: 17.91 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.

  5. Highest population density by country 2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Apr 25, 2014
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    Statista (2025). Highest population density by country 2021 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/264683/top-fifty-countries-with-the-highest-population-density/
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    Apr 25, 2014
    Dataset authored and provided by
    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 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 its population only numbers 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 stands at 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 as well. In 1950, for example, the global population stood at about 2.54 billion people, and it reached over eight billion during 2023.

  6. Countries with the highest population growth rate 2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Sep 5, 2024
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    Statista (2024). 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
    Sep 5, 2024
    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.

  7. Population of top 800 major cities in the world

    • kaggle.com
    Updated Jul 7, 2024
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    Ibrar Hussain (2024). Population of top 800 major cities in the world [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/dataanalyst001/population-top-800-major-cities-in-the-world-2024
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 7, 2024
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    Authors
    Ibrar Hussain
    License

    Apache License, v2.0https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
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    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The below dataset shows the top 800 biggest cities in the world and their populations in the year 2024. It also tells us which country and continent each city is in, and their rank based on population size. Here are the top ten cities:

    • Tokyo, Japan - in Asia, with 37,115,035 people.
    • Delhi, India - in Asia, with 33,807,403 people.
    • Shanghai, China - in Asia, with 29,867,918 people.
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh - in Asia, with 23,935,652 people.
    • Sao Paulo, Brazil - in South America, with 22,806,704 people.
    • Cairo, Egypt - in Africa, with 22,623,874 people.
    • Mexico City, Mexico - in North America, with 22,505,315 people.
    • Beijing, China - in Asia, with 22,189,082 people.
    • Mumbai, India - in Asia, with 21,673,149 people.
    • Osaka, Japan - in Asia, with 18,967,459 people.
  8. Distribution of the global population by continent 2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Jan 23, 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
    Jan 23, 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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    Percent female population by country, around the world |...

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    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
    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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    White Earth, ND Population Breakdown by Gender and Age Dataset: Male and...

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Feb 19, 2024
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    Neilsberg Research (2024). White Earth, ND Population Breakdown by Gender and Age Dataset: Male and Female Population Distribution Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/8e8e96eb-c989-11ee-9145-3860777c1fe6/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 19, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    White Earth, North Dakota
    Variables measured
    Male and Female Population Under 5 Years, Male and Female Population over 85 years, Male and Female Population Between 5 and 9 years, Male and Female Population Between 10 and 14 years, Male and Female Population Between 15 and 19 years, Male and Female Population Between 20 and 24 years, Male and Female Population Between 25 and 29 years, Male and Female Population Between 30 and 34 years, Male and Female Population Between 35 and 39 years, Male and Female Population Between 40 and 44 years, and 8 more
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the latest U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. To measure the three variables, namely (a) Population (Male), (b) Population (Female), and (c) Gender Ratio (Males per 100 Females), we initially analyzed and categorized the data for each of the gender classifications (biological sex) reported by the US Census Bureau across 18 age groups, ranging from under 5 years to 85 years and above. These age groups are described above in the variables section. For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset tabulates the population of White Earth by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for White Earth. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of White Earth by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in White Earth. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for White Earth.

    Key observations

    Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (17) | Female # 40-44 years (13). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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

    Scope of gender :

    Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the White Earth population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
    • Population (Male): The male population in the White Earth is shown in the following column.
    • Population (Female): The female population in the White Earth is shown in the following column.
    • Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in White Earth for each age group.

    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 White Earth Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

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    China - Population In Largest City

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Jun 7, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). China - Population In Largest City [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/china/population-in-largest-city-wb-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 7, 2017
    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
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    China
    Description

    Population in largest city in China was reported at 29210808 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

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    Ecuador EC: Population in Largest City

    • ceicdata.com
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    CEICdata.com, Ecuador EC: Population in Largest City [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/ecuador/population-and-urbanization-statistics/ec-population-in-largest-city
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    Dataset provided by
    CEICdata.com
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2005 - Dec 1, 2016
    Area covered
    Ecuador
    Variables measured
    Population
    Description

    Ecuador EC: Population in Largest City data was reported at 2,844,281.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,790,791.000 Person for 2016. Ecuador EC: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 1,502,366.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,844,281.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 456,225.000 Person in 1960. Ecuador EC: Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

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    Central African Republic CF: Population in Largest City

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    Central African Republic CF: Population in Largest City [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/central-african-republic/population-and-urbanization-statistics/cf-population-in-largest-city
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    Dataset provided by
    CEICdata.com
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2012 - Dec 1, 2023
    Area covered
    Central African Republic
    Variables measured
    Population
    Description

    Central African Republic CF: Population in Largest City data was reported at 958,335.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 933,176.000 Person for 2022. Central African Republic CF: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 482,169.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 958,335.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 94,350.000 Person in 1960. Central African Republic CF: Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Central African Republic – Table CF.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;;

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    Georgia - Population In Largest City

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Jun 3, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). Georgia - Population In Largest City [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/georgia/population-in-largest-city-wb-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 3, 2017
    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
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    Georgia
    Description

    Population in largest city in Georgia was reported at 1082245 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Georgia - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

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    World Population 1950-2025

    • macrotrends.net
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    Updated Feb 28, 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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    Dataset updated
    Feb 28, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS
    License

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

    Chart and table of World population from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

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

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Dec 19, 2024
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    Globalen LLC (2024). 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
    Dec 19, 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
    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.

  17. Population in Africa 2024, by selected country

    • statista.com
    Updated Feb 18, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Population in Africa 2024, by selected country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1121246/population-in-africa-by-country/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 18, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Africa
    Description

    Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. As of 2024, the country counted over 232.6 million individuals, whereas Ethiopia, which ranked second, has around 132 million inhabitants. Egypt registered the largest population in North Africa, reaching nearly 116 million people. In terms of inhabitants per square kilometer, Nigeria only ranks seventh, while Mauritius has the highest population density on the whole African continent. 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.

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    United States Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of United...

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Sep 16, 2023
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    Neilsberg Research (2023). United States Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of United States age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/5fd2b2bb-3d85-11ee-9abe-0aa64bf2eeb2/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 16, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    United States
    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) 2017-2021 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
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset tabulates the United States 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 United States. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of United States by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in United States.

    Key observations

    The largest age group in United States was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 22,854,328 (6.93%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in United States was the 80-84 years with a population of 5,932,196 (1.80%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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 United States is shown in this column.
    • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of United States 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 United States Population by Age. You can refer the same here

  19. G

    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/
    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 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. Major Cities

    • data.amerigeoss.org
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    Updated Mar 15, 2023
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    Food and Agriculture Organization (2023). Major Cities [Dataset]. https://data.amerigeoss.org/dataset/6e7dcf4c-56a7-47f2-b82b-081edb054f58
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 15, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    Food and Agriculture Organizationhttp://fao.org/
    License

    Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    The "Major Cities" layer is derived from the "World Cities" dataset provided by ArcGIS Data and Maps group as part of the global data layers made available for public use.

    "Major cities" layer specifically contains National and Provincial capitals that have the highest population within their respective country. Cities were filtered based on the STATUS (“National capital”, “National and provincial capital”, “Provincial capital”, “National capital and provincial capital enclave”, and “Other”). Majority of these cities within larger countries have been filtered at the highest levels of POP_CLASS (“5,000,000 and greater” and “1,000,000 to 4,999,999”). However, China for example, was filtered with cities over 11 million people due to many highly populated cities. Population approximations are sourced from US Census and UN Data.

    Disclaimer: The designations employed and the presentation of material at this site do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

    Data publication: 2021-03-12

    Citation:

    Credits: ESRI, CIA World Factbook, GMI, NIMA, UN Data, UN Habitat, US Census Bureau

    Contact points:

    Resource Contact: ESRI - ArcGIS Data and Maps

    Metadata Contact: Justeen De Ocampo

    Resource constraints:

    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO (CC BY-NC- SA 3.0 IGO)

    Online resources:

    World Cities layer from ArcGIS Data & Maps

    ArcGIS Data and Maps group background and available datasets.

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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
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