Population growth is one of the most important topics we cover on Our World in Data. For most of human history, the global population was a tiny fraction of what it is today. Over the last few …

Jul 15, 2024 · About this data World population growth Average exponential rate of growth of the population over a given period. It is calculated as ln (P2/P1) where P1 and P2 are the …

Population growth rate, 1950 to 2100 Population growth rate takes births, deaths and migration into account. Future projections are based on the UN medium scenario.

Jun 1, 2023 · The world population has changed dramatically over the last few centuries. Let’s examine long-run population data to understand this change and how quickly the world’s …

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Jul 15, 2024 · Population is the most commonly used metric throughout Our World in Data. It is used directly to understand population growth over time, and indirectly to calculate per-capita …

Related research and data What are the sources for Our World in Data's population estimates? Charts Age group with the largest population Annual change in GDP, population and CO₂ …

Mar 18, 2023 · Global population has increased rapidly over the past century. This period of rapid growth is temporary: the world is entering a new equilibrium and rapid population growth is …

Jul 15, 2024 · About this data Population by world region Population by country, available from 10,000 BCE to 2100, based on data and estimates from different sources.

Natural population growth is the population increase determined by births and deaths. Migration flows are not taken into account. Future projections are based on the UN medium scenario.