The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day, according to US Census Bureau estimates released Monday.

Where does the U.S. sit on the list?The top 10 countries in the CIA's list for population growth are as follows: South Sudan—4.65 percent growth rate Niger—3.66 percent Angola—3.33 percent ...

According to the CIA data, the countries and territories with the fastest shrinking populations are as follows: Cook Islands—shrinking by 2.24 percent every year American Samoa Saint Pierre and ...

Japan's population has been shrinking for 15 years, with huge implications for the country's economy, national defense, and culture. Now, policymakers are working to boost birth rates.

Japan's falling population is owed, in part, to a spike in the success of women in the workforce. A greater percentage of Japanese women hold jobs than their American counterparts.

The global population has aged considerably in recent decades. Between 1960 and 2022, the share of people 65 and older worldwide doubled from 5% to 10%, according to the World Bank. While the ...

The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Monday. The 0.9% ...

The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Monday. The 0.9% ...