World population prospects 2019 population division the united. Interactive data, excel and csv files have been updated accordingly. Comprehensive tables preface the 2019 revision of the world population prospects represents the latest global set of demographic estimates. World population prospects united nations population. The world population prospects publication provides united nations population estimates for all countries in the world for each year between 1950 and 2020 and projections under different scenarios low, medium and high for each year between 2020 and 2100. World population prospects 2017 3 the designations employed and the presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the secretariat of the united nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities. United nations, department of economic and social affairs, population division 2017. Percentage errors in projected age structures, 19501 projections. The world s population continues to increase, but growth rates vary greatly across regions.
Population estimates cannot be considered accurate to more than two decimal digits. Data presented in this booklet are based on the world. These are used throughout the united nations system as. The 2012 revision summary and key findings the 2012 revision is the twentythird round of official united nations population estimates and projections, prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat.
Highlights, which presents the latest round of global population estimates and projections by the united nations. The 2019 revision of world population prospects is the twentysixth round of official united nations population estimates and projections that have been prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. The 2012 revision, highlights and advance tables united nations department of economic and social affairspopulation division 9 from 61 per cent in 20 to 52 in 2050 and then reach 50 per cent in 2100 table i. The 2018 revision of world urbanization prospects presents the latest united nations estimates of the size of urban and rural populations for 233 countries or areas from 1950 to 2018, with projections until 2050. United nations, department of economic and social affairs, population division 2019.
Data presented in this booklet are based on the 2019 revision of the world population prospects, the latest global demographic estimates and projections. Folder, major group, sub group, files click to download, description. Both the estimates of current trends based on national. The report focuses in particular on the period from 2015 to 2030. Estimates of historical world population wikipedia. United nations department of economic and social affairs. Distribution of the worlds population by age and sex, 2017 source. World population prospects population division united nations. Issn 10205195 business united nations population fund. World population prospects the 2010 revision, volume ii demographic profiles this report presents the 2010 revision of the population estimates and projections prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. The population estimates and projections presented in the world population. Population in the capital city, urban and rural areas. Ten years ago, the global population was growing by 1.
Jun 16, 2017 the 2017 revision of the world population prospects is the twentyfifth round of official united nations population estimates and projections, which have been prepared since 1951 by the population. Total population, both sexes combined thousands search glossaries. Average exponential rate of growth of the population over a given period, expressed as a percentage. The accuracy of the united nations world population projections. The current us census bureau world population estimate in june 2019 shows that the current global population is 7,577,400 people on earth, which far exceeds the world population of 7. The following key findings are based on world population prospects 2019. Population growth, fertility, life expectancy and mortality. World population prospects 2019 united nations population division. Ten years ago, the worlds population was growing by 1.
World urbanization prospects article pdf available in demographic research 129. United nations ilibrary world population prospects. Distribution of the world s population by age and sex, 2017 source. The 2019 revision of the world population prospects represents the latest global set of. Estimates and projections as assessed in 1982 1980 fiveyear age groups for 1980, 1985, 1990 1985 sales no. Summary this data booklet highlights current and future trajectories of populations in cities around the globe, drawing on the population estimates and projections published in world urbanization prospects. It presents population estimates from 1950 to the present for 235 countries or areas, underpinned by analyses of historical demographic trends.
World population prospects focus on demographic fact. How accurate are the united nations world population. Download explore select columns select sort order select pivot column link to this page. Today, the worlds population continues to grow, albeit more slowly than in the recent past. In its 24th round of estimates released in 2015, it was projected that the population of india will surpass that of chinas by 2022.
The world population prospects 2019 is the twentysixth round of official united nations population estimates and projections that have been prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. The 2017 revision, presenting a challenge as the international community seeks to implement the 2030 sustainable development agenda, which seeks to end poverty and preserve the planet. Economic and social affairs, united nations, new york, 10017, usa, by fax. Population prospects 2019, the latest global demographic estimates and projections prepared by the. United nations department of economic and social affairspopulation division. The worlds cities in 2018 data booklet this data booklet highlights current and future trajectories of populations in cities around the globe, drawing on the population estimates and projections published in world urbanization prospects. Projected growth of the global population today, the worlds population continues to grow, albeit more slowly than in the recent past. Bayesian population projections for the united nations.
World population prospects 2019 summary paper tyari. The information is essential to guide policies aimed at achieving the new sustainable development goals. Click download or read online button to get world population prospects 1990 book now. These 1900 cities or urban areas are now home to nearly 60 per. According to the results of the 2017 revision, the worlds population numbered nearly 7. World population prospects 1990 download ebook pdf, epub. Pdf this paper proposes to critically examine the united nations projections on urbanisation. Yes, it is if fertility, worldwide, would decline to 1.
The 2008 revision in both the more and the less developed regions, the number of people in the main working ages, 25 to 59, is at. Midyear estimates of world population size for 1950. Population and families 3 in the majority of countries there are more women than men, but in the most populous countries in asia there are many more men than women as can be seen from figure 1. Methodology of the united nations population estimates and projections. It also includes data on population size for close to 1900 urban settlements having 300000 inhabitants or more in 2018. World population prospects describe two of the four. United nations department of economic and social affairs population division iii world population prospects 2019, volume i. With roughly 83 million people being added to the worlds population every year, the. The 2017 revision of the world population prospects is the twentyfifth round of official united nations population estimates and projections, which have. Jun 19, 2019 the 2019 revision of the world population prospects is the twentysixth edition of the united nations population estimates and projections. Oct 05, 2019 the world population prospects 2019 is the twentysixth round of official united nations population estimates and projections that have been prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. Now total world population is 7 765 6 2 estimates based on the latest united nations research. The 2012 revision, highlights and advance tables united nations department of economic and social affairs population division 9 from 61 per cent in 20 to 52 in 2050 and then reach 50 per cent in 2100 table i.
The growth of the worlds population has slowed down in the recent past. The 2006 revision v executive summary the 2006 revision is the twentieth round of official united nations population estimates and projections prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. The 2019 revision of the world population prospects is the twentysixth edition of the. The 2017 revision, key findings and advance tables figure 1. The concentration of global population growth is in the poorest countries, according to world population prospects. The 2019 revision united nations population division. United nations, department of economic and social affairs, population division, world population prospects. United nations world population prospects report, 2017. The 2008 revision in both the more and the less developed regions, the number of people in the main working ages, 25 to 59, is at an all time high.