Population - World Visualized

Inside the megacity surge: Global cities that have more than 15 million residents

The world is undergoing an unprecedented urban transformation, with several cities now exceeding 15 million residents. Megacities such as Istanbul, Lagos, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Karachi, Delhi, and Shanghai are experiencing the most moves. The Cities in Numbers

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Islands, by their very nature, are landforms surrounded by water, yet many of them are teeming with human activity and dense populations.

Southern Europe is nearly 30 years older than Middle Africa as global age gap widens

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Global Death Rates: Top 8 countries with the highest numbers per 100,000 people

The death rate, often expressed as the number of deaths per 100,000 people per year, provides insight into different countries' mortality trends.

Finland tops global Alzheimer’s and dementia death rates

Finland now leads the world in Alzheimer's and dementia-related death rates, with 54.65 deaths per 100,000 people. The findings highlight a growing global health crisis as populations age and neurodegenerative diseases continue to rise sharply.

Nearly half the world now lives in cities as urban growth accelerates

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A single island in Indonesia is home to more people than most nations on Earth. Java, Indonesia’s political and economic heartland, has an estimated population of about 156 million people in 2024, making it the most populous island in the world.

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This is how the world's population grew in 2024

According to data from Worldometer, the global population significantly increased in 2024, reaching approximately 8.16 billion by the end of the year. This represents an increase of about 70.24 million people from the previous year, reflecting a growth rate of 0.87%.

State of the global life expectancy: Closing the gap

According to the United Nations, global life expectancy at birth has experienced significant changes across various regions. As of 2024, the average life expectancy at birth worldwide is 73.3 years, with females averaging 76.0 years and males 70.7 years.

North America uses 13 times more energy per person than Africa

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Dhaka set to overtake Jakarta as the world's largest urban agglomeration by 2050

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Discover the countries in the world with more sheep than humans

It is an interesting fact to note that there exist countries around the world where the population of sheep exceeds that of humans. Some of these countries may not be the ones we typically associate with such an occurrence.

Mexico and the U.S. lead the Spanish-speaking world

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Most populous nation still awaits World Cup debut

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Asia and Africa account for nearly 85% of global births in 2026

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India and China: The great population reversal that will shape the 21st century

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Muslim population growth over the years worldwide

The growth of the global Muslim population has been a significant demographic trend over the past few decades.

More than half of humanity lives in just seven countries

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Qatar has the world’s highest male-to-female ratio

Qatar stands out globally with the highest male-to-female ratio, registering approximately 266 males for every 100 females.