1.4 billion people live in a country stretching across 3.7 million square miles. Yet 94% of China’s population lives in only one half. Read more
While the U.S. population grew 0.5% in 2023, eight states registered population declines. We list them here. Read more
India’s population density averages at around 1,100 people per square mile. But that number can jump much higher in certain cities. Read more
Brazil is ranked seventh in the world with a total population of 217 million people. Read more
That’s right – nearly 4 billion people live inside the circle on this world map, including 22 of the world’s 37 megacities. Read more
Globally, fertility rates have decreased by about half since 1960. What will happen to the economy when the world’s aging population begins to retire? Read more
These stunning animations and interactive maps show the changing title for the world’s largest city, as well as the rapid pace of urbanization in today’s world. Read more
Every country is represented in this deceptively simple visualization. We then show all U.S. counties using a similar method, which might make you feel small! Read more
More people live in the tiny red region than all of the blue areas combined. This map really shows the disparity in population density throughout the globe. Read more
Based on data and projections from the U.N. Population Division, here is how the world’s population will shift between 1950 and 2100, sorted by region. Read more