The world population

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The world population is the total number of living humans on Earth. As of today, it is estimated to number 7.117 billion by the United States Census Bureau

Top 20 Largest Countries by Population :


China
1,387,876,301

11 Mexico
122,744,540

2 India
1,256,429,410
 12 Philippines
98,872,190
3 USA
320,762,435
 13 Ethiopia
94,777,022
4 Indonesia
250,693,459
 14 Vietnam
91,923,472
5 Brazil
200,831,677
 15 Germany
82,705,354
6 Pakistan
182,982,830
 16 Egypt
82,430,407
7 Nigeria
174,992,694
 17 Iran
77,734,337
8 Bangladesh
157,133,848
 18 Turkey
75,187,016
9 Russia
142,730,875
19 Congo
68,033,064
10 Japan
127,102,806
 20 Thailand
67,069,886


World Population Milestones

8 Billion (2024)

According to the most recent United Nations estimates, the human population of the world is expected to reach 8 billion people in the spring of 2024.

7 Billion (2011)

According to the United Nations, world population reached 7 Billion on October 31, 2011.
The US Census Bureau made a lower estimate, for which the 7 billion mark was only reached on March 12, 2012.

6 Billion (1999)

According to the United Nations, the 6 billion figure was reached on October 12, 1999 (celebrated as the Day of 6 Billion). According to the U.S. Census Bureau instead, the six billion milestone was reached on July 22, 1999, at about 3:49 AM GMT. Yet, according to the U.S. Census web site, the date and time of when 6 billion was reached will probably change because the already uncertain estimates are constantly being updated.

Previous Milestones

  • 5 Billion: 1987
  • 4 Billion: 1974
  • 3 Billion: 1960
  • 2 Billion: 1927
  • 1 Billion: 1818