World Population Data
Explore population data for 281 countries from 1990 to 2025 — sourced from the complete CIA World Factbook archive. Compare growth rates, density, urbanization, age structure, and demographic trends across 36 years of declassified intelligence data.
Explore the Data
Browse 281 countries. 36 editions. 1M+ data fields. Full-text search.
[ACCESS DATABASE] →Top 10 Most Populous Countries (2025)
| # | Country | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1.44 billion | +0.7%/yr |
| 2 | China | 1.42 billion | -0.02%/yr |
| 3 | United States | 340 million | +0.5%/yr |
| 4 | Indonesia | 279 million | +0.8%/yr |
| 5 | Pakistan | 240 million | +1.9%/yr |
| 6 | Nigeria | 230 million | +2.4%/yr |
| 7 | Brazil | 217 million | +0.5%/yr |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 173 million | +1.0%/yr |
| 9 | Russia | 144 million | -0.2%/yr |
| 10 | Mexico | 130 million | +0.6%/yr |
6 Global Population Trends
Global Population Slowdown
World population growth rate has halved from 2.1% (1970) to under 1% today. The UN projects peak population around 2086 at ~10.4 billion, then decline. Some demographers think we'll peak even sooner.
Africa's Century
By 2050, Africa's population will double to 2.5 billion. Nigeria alone will have 400M+ people. Sub-Saharan Africa's median age is 18 — the youngest region on Earth. This demographic dividend (or challenge) will reshape global economics.
The Aging Crisis
Japan (30%), Italy (24%), Germany (22%) — these nations have 20%+ of their population over 65. South Korea's fertility rate (0.72) is the lowest ever recorded by any nation. Who will fund pensions and healthcare?
Urbanization Accelerating
56% of humans live in cities (2025). By 2050, it'll be 68%. Lagos, Dhaka, and Kinshasa are growing by 3-5% annually. Urban planning — or lack thereof — will define quality of life for billions.
Population Collapse Risk
23 countries will see populations halve by 2100 (UN median projection). Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, South Korea, Japan are already shrinking. Immigration is the only lever — and it's politically toxic.
Migration Reshaping Demographics
Germany took 2M+ refugees since 2015, reversing its population decline. US adds 1M+ legal immigrants/year. Gulf states are 80%+ foreign-born. Migration is the most powerful demographic force of the 21st century.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does INTELDUMP get its population data?
All data comes from the CIA World Factbook — the US government's most comprehensive open-source intelligence publication. It covers 281 countries and territories with annual editions from 1990 to 2025. The data is public domain.
How often is the data updated?
The CIA publishes updated Factbook data annually. INTELDUMP includes all 36 editions (1990-2025), allowing you to track changes over time. You can compare any country across any year range.
Can I compare population data between countries?
Yes. INTELDUMP has a built-in comparison tool — select any two countries and compare them side-by-side across all available data fields including population, GDP, area, demographics, and more.
Is this data reliable for research?
The CIA World Factbook is widely used in academic research, journalism, and international business. It aggregates data from national statistics offices, the UN, World Bank, and other authoritative sources. For peer-reviewed research, always cite the original source.