What World Bank Data Says About Population Growth

World Bank population indicators track every country on Earth through the SP.POP.TOTL series, the same source behind the counters on this site.

The Big Picture

Global population passed 8 billion in 2022 according to United Nations estimates used by the World Bank. Growth has slowed from its 1960s peak, and dozens of countries now shrink rather than grow.

Why It Matters

Population shapes GDP per capita, life expectancy trends, and dependency ratios. Explore the rankings tool to compare any nation across 1,400 indicators fetched live from the API.