Global Population Demographics

Interactive visualization of world population data from 1950-2025, based on UN World Population Prospects 2024

8.12B
World Population 2024
+32.42%
Growth Since 2000
195
Countries Analyzed

World Population Pyramid

Watch how the world's age structure has evolved over 75 years. Use the slider or play button to animate through time.

2.48B
Total Population
23.59
Median Age (years)
1950
Current Year
19502025

Understanding Population Pyramids

Population pyramids are essential demographic tools that visualize the age and gender distribution of a country's population. These charts reveal critical insights about a nation's demographic transition, economic potential, and social challenges.

Our interactive population pyramids use authentic UN World Population Prospects 2024 data, providing the most accurate demographic information available. Each pyramid displays male population on the left (blue) and female population on the right (pink), with age groups stacked from youngest at the bottom to oldest at the top.

Types of Population Structures:

  • Expansive (Triangle): High birth rates, young population - typical in developing countries
  • Constrictive (Inverted): Low birth rates, aging population - common in developed nations
  • Stationary (Rectangle): Stable birth/death rates - demographic equilibrium

Global Demographic Trends 2024

The world's population reached 8.12 billion in 2024, representing a 32.42% increase since 2000. This growth reflects significant regional variations, with Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing rapid expansion while East Asia and Europe face population decline.

Key Demographic Indicators:

  • Median Age: Global median age continues rising, indicating worldwide population aging
  • Dependency Ratio: Economic burden calculation of non-working age population
  • Youth Bulge: Countries with over 30% population under 15 face unique challenges
  • Demographic Dividend: Working-age majority can drive economic growth

Understanding these trends helps policymakers plan for healthcare, education, pensions, and economic development.

Regional Demographic Patterns

Africa: Youth-Driven Growth

African countries dominate global population growth, with nations like Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Democratic Republic of Congo experiencing rapid expansion. High fertility rates and improving healthcare create expansive population pyramids.

Asia: Demographic Transition

Asia shows diverse patterns - India recently surpassed China as the most populous country, while East Asian nations like Japan and South Korea face severe aging challenges. China's one-child policy effects continue shaping its pyramid.

Europe: Aging Societies

European countries exhibit constrictive pyramids with low birth rates and high life expectancy. Countries like Germany, Italy, and Eastern European nations face population decline and aging workforce challenges.

Applications of Population Data

Economic Planning:

  • Labor force projections and workforce planning
  • Social security and pension system sustainability
  • Healthcare infrastructure and aging population needs
  • Education system capacity and demographic dividend

Research Applications:

  • Academic research in demography and sociology
  • Economic development and migration studies
  • Public health and epidemiological analysis
  • Urban planning and infrastructure development

Business Intelligence:

  • Market sizing and consumer demographic analysis
  • Investment decisions and economic forecasting
  • Insurance and financial services planning
  • International development and aid allocation

Demographic Data for All 195 Countries

Comprehensive demographic data with sorting, filtering, and search capabilities. Click any country to view detailed population pyramids and trends.

Showing 195 of 195 countries
1🇮🇳
India
IND
Asia1.45B+37.15%29.50y24.62%7.15%46.56%
2🇨🇳
China
CHN
Asia1.42B+11.79%40.60y16.01%14.67%44.24%
3🇺🇸
United States
USA
Americas345.43M+22.72%39.30y17.32%17.93%54.45%
4🇮🇩
Indonesia
IDN
Asia283.49M+31.20%31.10y24.60%7.29%46.81%
5🇵🇰
Pakistan
PAK
Asia251.27M+62.24%21.50y36.68%4.28%69.39%
6🇳🇬
Nigeria
NGA
Africa232.68M+84.11%19.00y41.01%3.05%78.77%
7🇧🇷
Brazil
BRA
Americas212.00M+21.83%35.40y19.67%11.05%44.33%
8🇧🇩
Bangladesh
BGD
Asia173.56M+29.00%26.70y27.99%6.50%52.64%
9🇷🇺
Russia
RUS
Europe144.82M-1.29%40.90y17.28%17.18%52.57%
10🇪🇹
Ethiopia
ETH
Africa132.06M+95.90%19.90y39.06%3.23%73.28%
11🇲🇽
Mexico
MEX
Americas130.86M+32.68%30.30y24.51%8.25%48.72%
12🇯🇵
Japan
JPN
Asia123.75M-2.58%50.40y11.44%29.78%70.12%
13🇪🇬
Egypt
EGY
Africa116.54M+59.46%25.30y31.99%5.12%59.01%
14🇵🇭
Philippines
PHL
Asia115.84M+45.49%26.80y27.87%5.49%50.06%
15🇨🇩
Democratic Republic of the Congo
COD
Africa109.28M+116.36%16.90y46.03%3.08%96.50%
16🇻🇳
Vietnam
VNM
Asia100.99M+30.89%33.90y23.22%9.05%47.65%
17🇮🇷
Iran
IRN
Asia91.57M+37.86%34.30y22.44%8.24%44.26%
18🇹🇷
Turkey
TUR
Asia87.47M+33.70%34.00y21.45%10.28%46.48%
19🇩🇪
Germany
DEU
Europe84.55M+3.37%46.30y13.91%23.20%59.00%
20🇹🇭
Thailand
THA
Asia71.67M+13.74%41.10y14.75%15.36%43.09%
21🇬🇧
United Kingdom
GBR
Europe69.14M+17.07%41.00y17.19%19.50%57.94%
22🇹🇿
Tanzania
TZA
Africa68.56M+100.12%18.40y42.54%3.05%83.76%
23🇫🇷
France
FRA
Europe66.55M+11.88%43.00y16.51%22.15%63.00%
24🇿🇦
South Africa
ZAF
Africa64.01M+35.72%29.50y25.88%6.69%48.31%
25🇮🇹
Italy
ITA
Europe59.34M+3.62%48.80y11.89%24.62%57.52%
26🇰🇪
Kenya
KEN
Africa56.43M+84.16%20.80y36.84%2.97%66.12%
27🇲🇲
Myanmar
MMR
Asia54.50M+20.33%30.80y24.30%7.30%46.21%
28🇨🇴
Colombia
COL
Americas52.89M+35.29%33.10y20.27%9.78%42.96%
29🇰🇷
South Korea
KOR
Asia51.72M+10.59%46.10y10.57%19.27%42.53%
30🇸🇩
Sudan
SDN
Africa50.45M+81.36%19.40y40.47%3.30%77.85%
31🇺🇬
Uganda
UGA
Africa50.02M+108.39%17.80y43.54%2.19%84.27%
32🇪🇸
Spain
ESP
Europe47.91M+16.80%46.40y12.92%21.15%51.67%
33🇩🇿
Algeria
DZA
Africa46.81M+51.48%29.30y30.33%6.58%58.51%
34🇮🇶
Iraq
IRQ
Asia46.04M+88.51%21.60y36.58%3.41%66.65%
35🇦🇷
Argentina
ARG
Americas45.70M+22.79%33.50y21.60%12.42%51.56%
36🇦🇫
Afghanistan
AFG
Asia42.65M+111.86%18.20y42.89%2.40%82.78%
37🇾🇪
Yemen
YEM
Asia40.58M+106.80%19.30y41.13%2.52%77.47%
38🇨🇦
Canada
CAN
Americas39.74M+28.65%41.50y15.11%19.80%53.64%
39🇵🇱
Poland
POL
Europe38.54M+0.73%42.90y14.81%20.14%53.73%
40🇲🇦
Morocco
MAR
Africa38.08M+33.98%30.50y25.63%8.14%50.99%
41🇦🇴
Angola
AGO
Africa37.89M+133.94%17.70y44.35%2.85%89.41%
42🇺🇦
Ukraine
UKR
Europe37.86M-23.60%43.20y13.89%18.96%48.92%
43🇺🇿
Uzbekistan
UZB
Asia36.36M+46.70%27.90y31.10%5.86%58.65%
44🇲🇾
Malaysia
MYS
Asia35.56M+54.82%31.50y21.79%7.74%41.89%
45🇲🇿
Mozambique
MOZ
Africa34.63M+91.02%17.50y44.48%2.75%89.51%
46🇬🇭
Ghana
GHA
Africa34.43M+75.32%22.20y35.82%3.71%65.36%
47🇵🇪
Peru
PER
Americas34.22M+28.65%30.80y23.97%9.23%49.70%
48🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia
SAU
Asia33.96M+109.94%30.50y23.82%2.95%36.55%
49🇲🇬
Madagascar
MDG
Africa31.96M+93.54%20.00y39.26%3.41%74.40%
50🇨🇮
Côte d'Ivoire
CIV
Africa31.93M+80.43%19.30y40.87%2.61%76.93%
51🇳🇵
Nepal
NPL
Asia29.65M+20.80%26.00y28.43%6.50%53.69%
52🇨🇲
Cameroon
CMR
Africa29.12M+95.30%19.00y41.44%2.79%79.33%
53🇻🇪
Venezuela
VEN
Americas28.41M+15.81%30.20y25.53%9.68%54.34%
54🇳🇪
Niger
NER
Africa27.03M+134.87%16.50y46.60%2.59%96.83%
55🇦🇺
Australia
AUS
Oceania26.71M+39.62%39.00y17.84%17.73%55.21%
56🇰🇵
North Korea
PRK
Asia26.50M+11.97%37.30y18.95%12.40%45.66%
57🇸🇾
Syria
SYR
Asia24.67M+48.29%23.90y29.16%4.74%51.30%
58🇲🇱
Mali
MLI
Africa24.48M+111.77%16.70y46.14%2.38%94.27%
59🇧🇫
Burkina Faso
BFA
Africa23.55M+97.46%18.60y41.80%2.65%80.03%
60🇱🇰
Sri Lanka
LKA
Asia23.10M+19.75%34.10y22.03%12.10%51.82%
61🇲🇼
Malawi
MWI
Africa21.66M+91.37%18.90y40.71%2.59%76.34%
62🇿🇲
Zambia
ZMB
Africa21.31M+112.77%18.80y41.46%1.95%76.69%
63🇰🇿
Kazakhstan
KAZ
Asia20.59M+32.85%30.50y29.37%8.65%61.36%
64🇹🇩
Chad
TCD
Africa20.30M+138.47%16.80y46.06%2.10%92.92%
65🇨🇱
Chile
CHL
Americas19.76M+27.48%37.50y16.97%14.14%45.14%
66🇷🇴
Romania
ROU
Europe19.02M-13.75%43.80y15.72%19.98%55.51%
67🇸🇴
Somalia
SOM
Africa19.01M+115.07%16.60y46.59%2.59%96.79%
68🇸🇳
Senegal
SEN
Africa18.50M+85.61%20.40y38.18%3.62%71.82%
69🇬🇹
Guatemala
GTM
Americas18.41M+57.35%24.00y31.58%4.85%57.30%
70🇳🇱
Netherlands
NLD
Europe18.23M+13.51%42.40y15.03%20.50%55.09%
71🇪🇨
Ecuador
ECU
Americas18.14M+42.92%29.80y24.46%8.34%48.81%
72🇰🇭
Cambodia
KHM
Asia17.64M+41.54%27.00y29.79%6.16%56.14%
73🇿🇼
Zimbabwe
ZWE
Africa16.63M+39.88%19.00y40.87%3.60%80.10%
74🇬🇳
Guinea
GIN
Africa14.75M+75.05%19.20y40.90%3.46%79.71%
75🇧🇯
Benin
BEN
Africa14.46M+100.27%19.00y41.55%3.12%80.74%
76🇷🇼
Rwanda
RWA
Africa14.26M+73.57%20.80y37.36%3.93%70.32%
77🇧🇮
Burundi
BDI
Africa14.05M+117.12%17.30y44.70%2.53%89.50%
78🇧🇴
Bolivia
BOL
Americas12.41M+44.23%26.00y29.79%5.64%54.87%
79🇹🇳
Tunisia
TUN
Africa12.28M+25.73%33.50y24.04%9.53%50.53%
80🇸🇸
South Sudan
SSD
Africa11.94M+97.99%19.40y38.92%2.99%72.14%
81🇭🇹
Haiti
HTI
Americas11.77M+41.78%24.80y31.19%4.71%55.99%
82🇧🇪
Belgium
BEL
Europe11.74M+14.51%42.70y16.00%20.56%57.61%
83🇯🇴
Jordan
JOR
Asia11.55M+114.46%25.50y30.67%4.52%54.30%
84🇩🇴
Dominican Republic
DOM
Americas11.43M+33.12%29.00y26.58%7.88%52.57%
85🇦🇪
United Arab Emirates
ARE
Asia11.03M+215.64%32.60y16.11%1.77%21.77%
86🇨🇺
Cuba
CUB
Americas10.98M-1.16%43.10y15.29%16.57%46.76%
87🇭🇳
Honduras
HND
Americas10.83M+64.58%24.90y30.62%4.42%53.94%
88🇨🇿
Czech Republic
CZE
Europe10.74M+4.88%44.10y15.40%20.85%56.84%
89🇸🇪
Sweden
SWE
Europe10.61M+19.55%41.10y16.99%20.75%60.60%
90🇹🇯
Tajikistan
TJK
Asia10.59M+68.52%23.00y36.26%3.85%66.98%
91🇵🇬
Papua New Guinea
PNG
Oceania10.58M+91.01%23.60y33.48%3.46%58.59%
92🇵🇹
Portugal
PRT
Europe10.43M+1.38%47.50y12.80%24.53%59.57%
93🇦🇿
Azerbaijan
AZE
Asia10.34M+26.44%34.10y21.81%8.56%43.61%
94🇬🇷
Greece
GRC
Europe10.05M-6.81%47.30y13.22%23.94%59.13%
95🇭🇺
Hungary
HUN
Europe9.68M-5.05%44.60y14.40%20.99%54.79%
96🇹🇬
Togo
TGO
Africa9.52M+85.12%19.90y39.53%3.21%74.64%
97🇮🇱
Israel
ISR
Asia9.39M+53.60%30.20y27.41%12.55%66.56%
98🇦🇹
Austria
AUT
Europe9.12M+13.83%44.40y14.23%20.61%53.46%
99🇧🇾
Belarus
BLR
Europe9.06M-9.35%42.00y16.30%17.67%51.43%
100🇨🇭
Switzerland
CHE
Europe8.92M+24.19%43.70y14.95%20.02%53.77%
101🇸🇱
Sierra Leone
SLE
Africa8.64M+95.36%20.50y38.09%3.24%70.45%
102🇱🇦
Laos
LAO
Asia7.77M+43.06%25.60y30.20%4.67%53.53%
103🇹🇲
Turkmenistan
TKM
Asia7.49M+63.54%27.50y31.51%4.53%56.34%
104🇱🇾
Libya
LBY
Africa7.38M+39.13%28.50y27.41%5.02%48.00%
105🇰🇬
Kyrgyzstan
KGZ
Asia7.19M+43.00%26.20y32.34%5.68%61.35%
106🇵🇾
Paraguay
PRY
Americas6.93M+35.84%27.70y28.59%6.54%54.14%
107🇳🇮
Nicaragua
NIC
Americas6.92M+37.70%26.60y28.76%5.53%52.19%
108🇧🇬
Bulgaria
BGR
Europe6.76M-15.53%45.50y14.47%22.03%57.49%
109🇷🇸
Serbia
SRB
Europe6.74M-12.46%45.10y14.31%22.69%58.72%
110🇸🇻
El Salvador
SLV
Americas6.34M+6.64%28.50y24.81%8.15%49.15%
111🇨🇬
Congo
COG
Africa6.33M+100.96%19.50y40.45%2.99%76.78%
112🇩🇰
Denmark
DNK
Europe5.98M+11.94%42.30y15.70%20.87%57.64%
113🇸🇬
Singapore
SGP
Asia5.83M+44.54%36.80y11.69%13.66%33.94%
114🇱🇧
Lebanon
LBN
Asia5.81M+34.11%29.60y26.19%10.14%57.05%
115🇫🇮
Finland
FIN
Europe5.62M+8.52%44.00y14.63%23.90%62.68%
116🇱🇷
Liberia
LBR
Africa5.61M+91.69%19.60y39.53%3.31%74.93%
117🇳🇴
Norway
NOR
Europe5.58M+24.18%40.70y16.19%18.79%53.78%
118🇸🇰
Slovakia
SVK
Europe5.51M+2.36%42.70y15.76%18.54%52.20%
119🇵🇸
Palestine
PSE
Asia5.50M+74.36%20.90y38.05%3.84%72.07%
120🇨🇫
Central African Republic
CAF
Africa5.33M+39.06%15.40y49.00%2.15%104.73%
121🇴🇲
Oman
OMN
Asia5.28M+131.43%30.50y24.71%2.64%37.66%
122🇮🇪
Ireland
IRL
Europe5.26M+38.20%39.70y18.56%15.89%52.55%
123🇳🇿
New Zealand
NZL
Oceania5.21M+35.16%38.60y18.12%17.20%54.59%
124🇲🇷
Mauritania
MRT
Africa5.17M+97.80%18.40y42.71%3.23%84.98%
125🇨🇷
Costa Rica
CRI
Americas5.13M+30.28%35.60y18.80%12.23%44.98%
126🇰🇼
Kuwait
KWT
Asia4.93M+152.44%35.80y18.22%3.10%27.10%
127🇵🇦
Panama
PAN
Americas4.52M+50.00%30.90y24.89%9.35%52.09%
128🇭🇷
Croatia
HRV
Europe3.88M-10.42%46.00y13.92%23.19%59.01%
129🇬🇪
Georgia
GEO
Asia3.81M-12.03%38.00y20.80%15.64%57.32%
130🇪🇷
Eritrea
ERI
Africa3.54M+57.35%19.90y38.14%4.20%73.43%
131🇲🇳
Mongolia
MNG
Asia3.48M+41.56%27.80y32.19%5.14%59.57%
132🇺🇾
Uruguay
URY
Americas3.39M+3.69%37.20y18.29%16.05%52.30%
133🇧🇦
Bosnia and Herzegovina
BIH
Europe3.16M-23.93%46.30y13.04%22.23%54.48%
134🇶🇦
Qatar
QAT
Asia3.05M+372.63%34.50y15.07%1.68%20.12%
135🇲🇩
Moldova
MDA
Europe3.03M-28.34%39.10y19.79%16.21%56.25%
136🇳🇦
Namibia
NAM
Africa3.03M+66.61%22.10y36.98%3.67%68.50%
137🇦🇲
Armenia
ARM
Asia2.97M-4.86%37.10y19.24%13.70%49.12%
138🇱🇹
Lithuania
LTU
Europe2.86M-18.32%43.10y14.71%20.17%53.55%
139🇯🇲
Jamaica
JAM
Americas2.84M+8.87%33.30y18.70%8.21%36.82%
140🇦🇱
Albania
ALB
Europe2.79M-11.82%37.80y16.84%16.92%50.97%
141🇬🇲
Gambia
GMB
Africa2.76M+89.68%19.40y40.25%3.08%76.45%
142🇬🇦
Gabon
GAB
Africa2.54M+99.04%22.60y36.48%4.08%68.26%
143🇧🇼
Botswana
BWA
Africa2.52M+50.30%24.20y32.13%4.04%56.66%
144🇱🇸
Lesotho
LSO
Africa2.34M+16.64%22.70y34.52%3.86%62.27%
145🇬🇼
Guinea-Bissau
GNB
Africa2.20M+78.28%20.20y38.79%3.19%72.35%
146🇸🇮
Slovenia
SVN
Europe2.12M+6.64%45.30y14.71%21.77%57.45%
147🇬🇶
Equatorial Guinea
GNQ
Africa1.89M+169.10%22.00y37.29%3.69%69.42%
148🇱🇻
Latvia
LVA
Europe1.87M-20.96%44.30y15.41%21.74%59.11%
149🇲🇰
North Macedonia
MKD
Europe1.82M-11.39%41.60y16.82%18.02%53.49%
150🇧🇭
Bahrain
BHR
Asia1.61M+140.01%34.20y18.72%3.85%29.15%
151🇹🇹
Trinidad and Tobago
TTO
Americas1.51M+14.25%38.20y17.76%12.38%43.14%
152🇹🇱
Timor-Leste
TLS
Asia1.40M+87.98%22.40y33.66%5.28%63.76%
153🇪🇪
Estonia
EST
Europe1.36M-2.61%43.30y15.64%21.30%58.57%
154🇨🇾
Cyprus
CYP
Asia1.36M+43.33%39.20y16.07%14.62%44.28%
155🇲🇺
Mauritius
MUS
Africa1.27M+4.48%38.50y14.81%13.53%39.54%
156🇸🇿
Eswatini
SWZ
Africa1.24M+19.34%23.20y33.35%4.26%60.29%
157🇩🇯
Djibouti
DJI
Africa1.17M+56.39%25.70y29.17%4.85%51.56%
158🇫🇯
Fiji
FJI
Oceania928.79K+10.45%28.90y27.09%6.49%50.56%
159🇰🇲
Comoros
COM
Africa866.64K+61.66%21.50y37.12%4.47%71.21%
160🇬🇾
Guyana
GUY
Americas831.10K+8.66%26.90y29.16%6.74%56.00%
161🇸🇧
Solomon Islands
SLB
Oceania819.21K+85.98%21.50y36.97%3.64%68.38%
162🇧🇹
Bhutan
BTN
Asia791.53K+32.61%30.90y20.91%6.49%37.75%
163🇱🇺
Luxembourg
LUX
Europe673.05K+54.32%40.20y15.78%15.48%45.46%
164🇲🇪
Montenegro
MNE
Europe638.49K+0.68%40.60y18.13%17.83%56.15%
165🇸🇷
Suriname
SUR
Americas634.44K+33.10%29.40y25.64%7.90%50.46%
166🇲🇹
Malta
MLT
Europe539.62K+34.94%41.80y13.03%20.21%49.80%
167🇲🇻
Maldives
MDV
Asia527.81K+87.15%32.90y19.59%4.64%31.98%
168🇫🇲
Micronesia
FSM
Oceania526.93K+3.50%27.40y29.74%7.97%60.55%
169🇨🇻
Cabo Verde
CPV
Africa524.89K+15.79%29.40y25.55%6.86%47.94%
170🇧🇳
Brunei
BRN
Asia462.73K+41.75%33.20y20.83%6.87%38.30%
171🇧🇿
Belize
BLZ
Americas417.08K+73.20%27.40y26.58%5.02%46.21%
172🇧🇸
Bahamas
BHS
Americas401.29K+23.91%36.00y17.91%11.78%42.23%
173🇮🇸
Iceland
ISL
Europe393.40K+39.86%37.10y17.76%15.65%50.17%
174🇻🇺
Vanuatu
VUT
Oceania327.79K+75.95%21.30y38.31%4.30%74.25%
175🇧🇧
Barbados
BRB
Americas282.47K+7.78%40.20y17.24%16.55%51.04%
176🇸🇹
Sao Tome and Principe
STP
Africa235.55K+63.54%20.30y37.83%3.90%71.61%
177🇼🇸
Samoa
WSM
Oceania218.03K+20.00%20.90y38.46%5.88%79.68%
178🇱🇨
Saint Lucia
LCA
Americas179.75K+13.32%35.20y17.54%9.62%37.28%
179🇰🇮
Kiribati
KIR
Oceania134.53K+51.80%23.80y34.69%4.24%63.75%
180🇸🇨
Seychelles
SYC
Africa130.43K+56.53%35.00y19.95%8.54%39.85%
181🇬🇩
Grenada
GRD
Americas117.22K+9.08%34.90y19.44%12.24%46.37%
182🇹🇴
Tonga
TON
Oceania104.18K+1.45%21.90y35.40%6.72%72.77%
183🇻🇨
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
VCT
Americas100.63K-11.39%35.20y21.29%11.89%49.67%
184🇦🇬
Antigua and Barbuda
ATG
Americas93.77K+25.16%36.90y17.80%11.77%42.00%
185🇦🇩
Andorra
AND
Europe81.95K+24.74%44.50y11.89%15.95%38.57%
186🇩🇲
Dominica
DMA
Americas66.22K-3.36%37.00y17.87%12.96%44.58%
187🇰🇳
Saint Kitts and Nevis
KNA
Americas46.85K+3.52%36.80y18.19%11.23%41.68%
188🇱🇮
Liechtenstein
LIE
Europe39.87K+20.38%45.30y14.27%20.72%53.81%
189🇲🇨
Monaco
MCO
Europe38.64K+19.03%55.00y13.47%36.17%98.58%
190🇲🇭
Marshall Islands
MHL
Oceania37.56K-25.95%21.80y34.47%4.64%64.24%
191🇸🇲
San Marino
SMR
Europe33.59K+25.30%49.00y12.26%22.41%53.08%
192🇵🇼
Palau
PLW
Oceania17.70K-7.74%39.20y18.24%11.34%42.02%
193🇳🇷
Nauru
NRU
Oceania11.96K+17.49%21.40y37.76%2.87%68.42%
194🇹🇻
Tuvalu
TUV
Oceania9.65K+1.02%25.30y32.93%6.68%65.61%
195🇻🇦
Vatican City
VAT
Europe49659.60y1.61%35.89%60.00%

About This Population Data Platform

Comprehensive Population Data Visualization

This platform provides interactive visualization and analysis of demographic data for all 195 countries and territories recognized by the United Nations. Our database spans from 1950 to 2025, offering 75 years of comprehensive population insights.

Interactive Features:

  • World Population Pyramid: Animated visualization showing global age structure evolution from 1950-2025
  • Individual Country Pages: Detailed population pyramids for each of the 195 countries
  • Sortable Data Tables: Complete demographic statistics with sorting, filtering, and search capabilities
  • Real-time Statistics: Current world population of 8.12 billion with 32.42% growth since 2000
  • Mobile Responsive: Full functionality across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Extensive Data Coverage

Every country page and dataset includes comprehensive demographic indicators sourced directly from the UN World Population Prospects 2024 Revision, providing the most current and authoritative population data available.

Available Metrics:

  • Total Population: Annual population figures from 1950-2025
  • Age Structure: 21 age groups (0-4, 5-9, ..., 95-99, 100+) with male/female breakdown
  • Median Age: Population age distribution midpoint for demographic analysis
  • Growth Rates: Population change percentages and absolute numbers
  • Dependency Ratios: Economic burden calculations for non-working age populations
  • Youth Demographics: Under-15 population percentages (0-4, 5-9, 10-14 age groups)
  • Elderly Demographics: 65+ population percentages across all senior age groups
  • Regional Classifications: UN geographic region groupings for comparative analysis

Technical Implementation

Built with modern web technologies to ensure fast, reliable access to demographic data visualization and analysis tools for researchers, policymakers, educators, and the general public.

Platform Features:

  • Performance Optimized: Cached data processing for instant visualization loading
  • Interactive Charts: Chart.js powered population pyramids with hover tooltips and animations
  • Advanced Filtering: Search by country name, code, or filter by UN geographic regions
  • Data Export Ready: Structured data suitable for research and analysis applications
  • Accessible Design: Screen reader compatible with semantic HTML structure
  • Direct Linking: Individual country URLs for easy sharing and bookmarking

Applications and Use Cases

This platform serves diverse users requiring accurate, up-to-date demographic data for various professional, academic, and personal research needs.

Primary Users:

  • Academic Researchers: Demographic transition studies, population geography, and social science research
  • Government Planners: Policy development, infrastructure planning, and resource allocation analysis
  • Business Analysts: Market research, consumer demographics, and international expansion planning
  • NGO Organizations: Development aid allocation, humanitarian planning, and impact assessment
  • Students and Educators: Demographic education, geography curriculum, and population studies
  • Media and Journalists: Factual demographic reporting and data-driven storytelling
  • General Public: Understanding global population trends and country-specific demographics

Authoritative Data Source

All demographic data is sourced directly from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects 2024 Revision. This ensures the highest level of accuracy, consistency, and international standardization across all 195 countries and territories.

The UN World Population Prospects represents the official United Nations population estimates and projections, prepared by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. These estimates are used throughout the UN system and serve as the standard demographic reference for international organizations, governments, and research institutions worldwide.

Visit Official UN Population Database