Key Statistics for 2026
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Total population
8,301,253,567.5 persons
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Population Change
72,003,559.3 persons
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Median age of population
31.13 years
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Population density
63.65 per sq. km
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Life expectancy at birth
77.2 years
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Agricultural land
GeographyEnvironment
47,702,320 sq. km
Female population of reproductive age
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2,019,854,126.75 persons
Percentage of population by degree of urbanization
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80.53 %
Population living in slums
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26.87 %
Total deaths
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59,914,755.1 persons
Total demand for family planning (Percent)
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56.87 %
About This Data
This page displays comprehensive statistical data for World for the year 2026. All data points are sourced from authoritative international organizations and are regularly updated to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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Primary Data Sources
CIA World Factbook
Comprehensive country profiles and demographic statistics from the Central Intelligence Agency
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Global demographic data and population projections from UN agencies and research divisions
Learn moreWorld Bank Open Data
Development indicators and comprehensive population metrics from the World Bank database
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