Population Change 2020

This statistic measures population change across countries, highlighting shifts in demographics. Understanding these changes is crucial for planning resources, economic growth, and social services.

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Rank
1
India flag
India
13,293,239 persons
2
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
4,510,700 persons
3
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
4,451,844 persons
4
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
3,238,585 persons
5
Congo, Democratic Republic of the flag
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
3,154,484 persons
6
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
2,133,345 persons
7
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
1,842,777 persons
8
Egypt flag
Egypt
1,711,055 persons
9
Uganda flag
Uganda
1,440,757 persons
10
Bangladesh flag
Bangladesh
1,352,804 persons
11
China flag
China
1,340,498 persons
12
Afghanistan flag
Afghanistan
1,278,058 persons
13
Sudan flag
Sudan
1,229,868 persons
14
Philippines flag
Philippines
1,206,620 persons
15
Brazil flag
Brazil
1,067,833 persons
16
Angola flag
Angola
1,061,247 persons
17
Kenya flag
Kenya
1,019,175 persons
18
Yemen flag
Yemen
988,367 persons
19
South Africa flag
South Africa
965,776 persons
20
Iraq flag
Iraq
949,819 persons
21
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
920,092 persons
22
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
917,574 persons
23
Mexico flag
Mexico
884,249 persons
24
Niger flag
Niger
780,031 persons
25
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
735,127 persons
26
Côte d'Ivoire flag
Côte d'Ivoire
715,079 persons
27
Algeria flag
Algeria
713,342 persons
28
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
706,498 persons
29
Mali flag
Mali
668,109 persons
30
Turkey flag
Turkey
666,393 persons
31
Somalia flag
Somalia
638,565 persons
32
Ghana flag
Ghana
637,176 persons
33
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
634,536 persons
34
Colombia flag
Colombia
606,133 persons
35
Syrian Arab Republic flag
Syrian Arab Republic
597,046 persons
36
United States flag
United States
587,461 persons
37
Chad flag
Chad
577,842 persons
38
Zambia flag
Zambia
544,652 persons
39
Nepal flag
Nepal
535,705 persons
40
Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso
518,711 persons
41
Malawi flag
Malawi
512,011 persons
42
Iran flag
Iran
483,352 persons
43
Senegal flag
Senegal
434,761 persons
44
Malaysia flag
Malaysia
385,213 persons
45
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
382,443 persons
46
Morocco flag
Morocco
380,550 persons
47
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
364,364 persons
48
Peru flag
Peru
357,305 persons
49
Burundi flag
Burundi
351,460 persons
50
Benin flag
Benin
343,660 persons
51
Guinea flag
Guinea
337,928 persons
52
Canada flag
Canada
306,838 persons
53
Rwanda flag
Rwanda
290,438 persons
54
South Sudan flag
South Sudan
275,266 persons
55
Cambodia flag
Cambodia
268,737 persons
56
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
265,359 persons
57
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
263,742 persons
58
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
257,409 persons
59
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
215,907 persons
60
Togo flag
Togo
207,685 persons
61
Jordan flag
Jordan
204,883 persons
62
Papua New Guinea flag
Papua New Guinea
199,833 persons
63
Sierra Leone flag
Sierra Leone
182,304 persons
64
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
180,860 persons
65
France flag
France
176,971 persons
66
Australia flag
Australia
175,754 persons
67
Honduras flag
Honduras
173,357 persons
68
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
163,357 persons
69
Argentina flag
Argentina
151,629 persons
70
Sri Lanka flag
Sri Lanka
147,608 persons
71
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
146,119 persons
72
Turkmenistan flag
Turkmenistan
143,924 persons
73
Israel flag
Israel
139,964 persons
74
United Kingdom flag
United Kingdom
139,947 persons
75
Congo flag
Congo
139,019 persons
76
Haiti flag
Haiti
135,428 persons
77
Mauritania flag
Mauritania
133,410 persons
78
Central African Republic flag
Central African Republic
132,169 persons
79
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
127,213 persons
80
Dominican Republic flag
Dominican Republic
119,454 persons
81
State of Palestine flag
State of Palestine
116,832 persons
82
Thailand flag
Thailand
116,369 persons
83
Liberia flag
Liberia
110,529 persons
84
Laos flag
Laos
108,301 persons
85
North Korea flag
North Korea
94,318 persons
86
Libya flag
Libya
92,240 persons
87
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
90,445 persons
88
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
90,246 persons
89
Spain flag
Spain
84,834 persons
90
Namibia flag
Namibia
82,091 persons
91
Nicaragua flag
Nicaragua
80,128 persons
92
Chile flag
Chile
78,420 persons
93
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
70,098 persons
94
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
66,772 persons
95
South Korea flag
South Korea
65,365 persons
96
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
64,309 persons
97
Gambia flag
Gambia
60,263 persons
98
Eritrea flag
Eritrea
58,401 persons
99
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
56,056 persons
100
Gabon flag
Gabon
54,252 persons
101
Mongolia flag
Mongolia
52,255 persons
102
Panama flag
Panama
52,066 persons
103
Sweden flag
Sweden
51,621 persons
104
Guinea-Bissau flag
Guinea-Bissau
45,320 persons
105
Ireland flag
Ireland
40,097 persons
106
Equatorial Guinea flag
Equatorial Guinea
38,989 persons
107
Austria flag
Austria
38,914 persons
108
Botswana flag
Botswana
34,283 persons
109
Belgium flag
Belgium
32,088 persons
110
Costa Rica flag
Costa Rica
30,204 persons
111
Lesotho flag
Lesotho
27,265 persons
112
Timor-Leste flag
Timor-Leste
24,959 persons
113
Norway flag
Norway
23,719 persons
114
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
23,361 persons
115
El Salvador flag
El Salvador
23,029 persons
116
Solomon Islands flag
Solomon Islands
18,050 persons
117
Denmark flag
Denmark
17,172 persons
118
Djibouti flag
Djibouti
16,261 persons
119
Comoros flag
Comoros
16,153 persons
120
Portugal flag
Portugal
16,144 persons
121
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
15,487 persons
122
Eswatini flag
Eswatini
14,661 persons
123
Maldives flag
Maldives
14,239 persons
124
Jamaica flag
Jamaica
12,172 persons
125
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
12,125 persons
126
China, Macao SAR flag
China, Macao SAR
11,961 persons
127
Bahrain flag
Bahrain
10,118 persons
128
Kosovo flag
Kosovo
9,444 persons
129
Réunion flag
Réunion
9,444 persons
130
Mayotte flag
Mayotte
9,427 persons
131
Western Sahara flag
Western Sahara
9,342 persons
132
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
8,636 persons
133
Guyana flag
Guyana
8,565 persons
134
Finland flag
Finland
8,534 persons
135
Malta flag
Malta
7,361 persons
136
Vanuatu flag
Vanuatu
7,035 persons
137
Suriname flag
Suriname
6,351 persons
138
Bhutan flag
Bhutan
5,424 persons
139
Trinidad and Tobago flag
Trinidad and Tobago
5,357 persons
140
Belize flag
Belize
5,059 persons
141
Sao Tome and Principe flag
Sao Tome and Principe
4,871 persons
142
Iceland flag
Iceland
4,674 persons
143
Brunei Darussalam flag
Brunei Darussalam
4,653 persons
144
Fiji flag
Fiji
2,724 persons
145
Seychelles flag
Seychelles
2,666 persons
146
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
2,554 persons
147
Kiribati flag
Kiribati
2,504 persons
148
French Guiana flag
French Guiana
2,413 persons
149
Samoa flag
Samoa
2,154 persons
150
Estonia flag
Estonia
1,625 persons
151
Guam flag
Guam
1,600 persons
152
Lithuania flag
Lithuania
1,513 persons
153
Cayman Islands flag
Cayman Islands
1,335 persons
154
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
1,275 persons
155
British Virgin Islands flag
British Virgin Islands
979 persons
156
New Caledonia flag
New Caledonia
951 persons
157
Micronesia (Fed. States of) flag
Micronesia (Fed. States of)
947 persons
158
Turks and Caicos Islands flag
Turks and Caicos Islands
865 persons
159
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba flag
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
824 persons
160
French Polynesia flag
French Polynesia
780 persons
161
Gibraltar flag
Gibraltar
694 persons
162
Faroe Islands flag
Faroe Islands
683 persons
163
Bahamas flag
Bahamas
643 persons
164
Curaçao flag
Curaçao
632 persons
165
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) flag
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
599 persons
166
Saint Lucia flag
Saint Lucia
555 persons
167
Monaco flag
Monaco
553 persons
168
Barbados flag
Barbados
510 persons
169
Antigua and Barbuda flag
Antigua and Barbuda
508 persons
170
Andorra flag
Andorra
462 persons
171
Grenada flag
Grenada
430 persons
172
Cabo Verde flag
Cabo Verde
367 persons
173
Liechtenstein flag
Liechtenstein
294 persons
174
Bermuda flag
Bermuda
282 persons
175
Saint Barthélemy flag
Saint Barthélemy
276 persons
176
Guernsey flag
Guernsey
271 persons
177
Jersey flag
Jersey
254 persons
178
San Marino flag
San Marino
109 persons
179
Anguilla flag
Anguilla
88 persons
180
Tokelau flag
Tokelau
88 persons
181
Isle of Man flag
Isle of Man
83 persons
182
Aruba flag
Aruba
39 persons
183
Nauru flag
Nauru
34 persons
184
Tonga flag
Tonga
15 persons
185
Niue flag
Niue
11 persons
186
Palau flag
Palau
8 persons
187
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) flag
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
-13 persons
188
Greenland flag
Greenland
-31 persons
189
Wallis and Futuna Islands flag
Wallis and Futuna Islands
-32 persons
190
Saint Helena flag
Saint Helena
-36 persons
191
Montserrat flag
Montserrat
-37 persons
192
Saint Pierre and Miquelon flag
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
-48 persons
193
Saint Kitts and Nevis flag
Saint Kitts and Nevis
-100 persons
194
Tuvalu flag
Tuvalu
-185 persons
195
American Samoa flag
American Samoa
-187 persons
196
Northern Mariana Islands flag
Northern Mariana Islands
-216 persons
197
Dominica flag
Dominica
-308 persons
198
United States Virgin Islands flag
United States Virgin Islands
-351 persons
199
Cook Islands flag
Cook Islands
-497 persons
200
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
-514 persons
201
China, Hong Kong SAR flag
China, Hong Kong SAR
-943 persons
202
Marshall Islands flag
Marshall Islands
-1,309 persons
203
Georgia flag
Georgia
-2,396 persons
204
Guadeloupe flag
Guadeloupe
-2,420 persons
205
Saint Martin (French part) flag
Saint Martin (French part)
-2,696 persons
206
Martinique flag
Martinique
-3,099 persons
207
Mauritius flag
Mauritius
-3,152 persons
208
Montenegro flag
Montenegro
-3,720 persons
209
Germany flag
Germany
-12,197 persons
210
Albania flag
Albania
-12,499 persons
211
Latvia flag
Latvia
-13,953 persons
212
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
-14,625 persons
213
Armenia flag
Armenia
-19,193 persons
214
Puerto Rico flag
Puerto Rico
-22,620 persons
215
Cuba flag
Cuba
-24,778 persons
216
Qatar flag
Qatar
-25,218 persons
217
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
-28,351 persons
218
Greece flag
Greece
-31,822 persons
219
Croatia flag
Croatia
-32,160 persons
220
Taiwan flag
Taiwan
-34,028 persons
221
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
-35,090 persons
222
Hungary flag
Hungary
-38,327 persons
223
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
-41,638 persons
224
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
-49,345 persons
225
Serbia flag
Serbia
-62,622 persons
226
Poland flag
Poland
-95,876 persons
227
Oman flag
Oman
-97,413 persons
228
Belarus flag
Belarus
-98,452 persons
229
Romania flag
Romania
-121,146 persons
230
Singapore flag
Singapore
-123,243 persons
231
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
-128,524 persons
232
Italy flag
Italy
-257,066 persons
233
Venezuela flag
Venezuela
-287,351 persons
234
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
-311,711 persons
235
Russia flag
Russia
-366,653 persons
236
Japan flag
Japan
-540,618 persons

Top 10 Countries

  1. #1India flagIndia
  2. #2Nigeria flagNigeria
  3. #3Pakistan flagPakistan
  4. #4Ethiopia flagEthiopia
  5. #5Congo, Democratic Republic of the flagCongo, Democratic Republic of the
  6. #6Indonesia flagIndonesia
  7. #7Tanzania flagTanzania
  8. #8Egypt flagEgypt
  9. #9Uganda flagUganda
  10. #10Bangladesh flagBangladesh

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #236Japan flagJapan
  2. #235Russia flagRussia
  3. #234Ukraine flagUkraine
  4. #233Venezuela flagVenezuela
  5. #232Italy flagItaly
  6. #231Kuwait flagKuwait
  7. #230Singapore flagSingapore
  8. #229Romania flagRomania
  9. #228Belarus flagBelarus
  10. #227Oman flagOman

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Key Insights

1

Tonga

Tonga ranks 184th out of 236 countries in terms of population change for the year 2020. The population of Tonga saw an increase of approximately 15 persons during this period, indicating a very modest growth rate compared to more populous nations.

This minimal population change can be attributed to several factors, including the country's geographic isolation, limited economic opportunities, and migration trends. Many Tongans seek employment abroad, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, which can lead to a net loss in population despite any natural increase.

Additionally, Tonga faces challenges such as vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters, which can impact population stability and growth. As a small island nation, it has a relatively small population base, making even minor fluctuations in population figures significant in terms of demographic impact.

2

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) experienced a population change of -13 persons in 2020, ranking 187th out of 236 countries in terms of population stability. This decline reflects ongoing demographic trends, including emigration and low birth rates.

Several factors may contribute to this population change, including the limited economic opportunities outside of the fishing and tourism sectors, which can lead to out-migration. Additionally, the small population base makes fluctuations more pronounced, as even a small number of individuals leaving can significantly impact overall numbers.

Interestingly, the total population of the Falkland Islands is relatively small, estimated at around 3,400 residents, which means that changes in population dynamics can have a substantial effect on community structure and services.

3

Somalia

In 2020, Somalia experienced a population change of 638,565 persons, ranking 31st out of 236 countries in terms of population growth. This substantial increase reflects ongoing trends in fertility rates, migration, and demographic shifts within the country.

The population growth in Somalia can be attributed to several factors, including a relatively high fertility rate and a young population structure, with a significant proportion of individuals under the age of 30. Additionally, despite challenges such as conflict and instability, there has been a flow of returnees and migrants from the diaspora, contributing to the overall population increase.

Interestingly, Somalia's population dynamics are also influenced by external factors such as international aid, humanitarian efforts, and the impact of climate change on migration patterns. As of 2020, these demographic changes present both opportunities and challenges for the nation, affecting economic development, resource management, and social services.

4

Canada

In 2020, Canada experienced a population change of 306,838 persons, ranking 52 out of 236 countries in terms of population growth. This change reflects a modest increase in the overall population, influenced by factors such as immigration, natural growth, and demographic trends.

The population growth in Canada can be attributed primarily to a strong immigration policy, which welcomes a significant number of newcomers each year. Additionally, Canada's relatively high standard of living, coupled with its robust healthcare system, contributes to a stable birth rate, further supporting population growth.

Interestingly, Canada is known for its multicultural society, with over 20% of its population being foreign-born. This diversity is a key aspect of Canadian identity and plays a vital role in the country’s economic and social development.

5

Bahrain

Bahrain ranks 127th out of 236 countries in terms of population change for the year 2020, with a reported increase of approximately 10,118 persons. This slight growth reflects the country's ongoing demographic trends, characterized by a combination of natural population growth and migration.

The factors contributing to this population change include Bahrain's status as a regional economic hub, attracting expatriates seeking employment opportunities, particularly in sectors such as finance, construction, and healthcare. Additionally, the country has a relatively young population, which contributes to a higher birth rate.

Interestingly, Bahrain has experienced fluctuations in population growth due to external factors, including regional economic conditions and changes in immigration policies, which can significantly affect the number of foreign workers residing in the country. As of 2020, the population dynamics of Bahrain continue to reflect broader trends in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, where migration and economic factors play pivotal roles in shaping demographic changes.

6

Syrian Arab Republic

The Syrian Arab Republic experienced a significant population change of approximately 597,046 persons in the year 2020, ranking 35th out of 236 countries in terms of population dynamics. This change reflects the ongoing impact of several factors, including the prolonged civil war, which has led to substantial population displacement and migration.

The civil conflict, which began in 2011, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, causing millions of Syrians to flee their homes, both internally and externally. The high rate of emigration, coupled with a declining birth rate due to instability and insecurity, has profoundly affected the demographic landscape of the country.

Moreover, in 2020, the population change also highlights the challenges faced by the Syrian government in terms of providing services, infrastructure, and security to its citizens amidst ongoing conflict. Prior to the war, Syria had a growing population, and the current statistics underscore the drastic shift in demographics that has occurred over the last decade.

7

Argentina

In 2020, Argentina experienced a population change of 151,629 persons, ranking it 69th out of 236 countries in terms of population growth. This statistic reflects a moderate increase in the country's total population, which is influenced by various demographic factors including birth rates, mortality rates, and migration patterns.

Several factors contribute to this population change in Argentina. The country has seen a relatively stable birth rate, although it has been experiencing a gradual decline over the years. Additionally, economic conditions, including periods of recession and inflation, have impacted migration trends, both encouraging emigration and affecting the influx of immigrants.

As of 2020, Argentina's overall population was estimated to be approximately 45 million, highlighting the importance of understanding population dynamics for planning and resource allocation. Moreover, the country has a diverse demographic profile, with significant urbanization, as over 90% of the population resides in urban areas, leading to challenges such as housing and infrastructure development.

8

Republic of Moldova

In 2020, the Republic of Moldova experienced a population decline of approximately 41,638 persons, ranking it 223rd out of 236 countries in terms of population change. This significant decrease reflects ongoing demographic challenges within the country, including high emigration rates and low birth rates.

Several factors contribute to this trend, such as economic instability, limited job opportunities, and a lack of social services, which have prompted many Moldovans to seek better prospects abroad. Additionally, the nation has faced political uncertainty and social issues that impact population stability.

Notably, Moldova has one of the highest emigration rates in Europe, with a substantial portion of its population living and working in other countries, particularly in the European Union. This exodus not only affects the population size but also has long-term implications for the country's economic development and social fabric.

9

Rwanda

In 2020, Rwanda experienced a population change of 290,438 persons, ranking it 53rd out of 236 countries in terms of demographic shifts. This change reflects a dynamic growth within the nation, influenced by factors such as improved healthcare, declining mortality rates, and a relatively high fertility rate.

The population increase can be attributed to various factors, including government initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare access and education, which have contributed to higher life expectancy and lower infant mortality rates. Additionally, Rwanda's emphasis on gender equality and women's empowerment has played a crucial role in shaping demographic trends.

Interestingly, Rwanda's population density is among the highest in Africa, which presents both opportunities and challenges for sustainable development. As of 2020, the country has made significant strides in economic growth and poverty reduction, further influencing its demographic landscape.

10

Saint Martin (French part)

In 2020, Saint Martin (French part) experienced a significant population decline, recording a change of -2,696 persons. This negative growth positioned the territory at 205th out of 236 countries in terms of population change, highlighting a substantial demographic shift.

The decrease in population can be largely attributed to the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which struck the island in September 2017, causing widespread devastation and leading to many residents relocating to other regions for safety and stability. Additionally, socio-economic factors such as high unemployment rates and limited job opportunities have contributed to this trend of emigration.

This demographic change is significant given that Saint Martin is a small island community where population fluctuations can have profound effects on local economies and social structures. For context, prior to the hurricane, the population had been on a stable growth trajectory, and such a decline raises concerns regarding sustainable development and community resilience in the face of natural disasters.

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Understanding the Data

This comprehensive dataset provides valuable insights into global patterns and trends. The information presented here is essential for researchers, policymakers, educators, and anyone interested in understanding global demographics and statistics.

Each data point in this collection represents official estimates or projections from authoritative sources. The data undergoes regular verification and updates to ensure accuracy and reliability. We maintain transparency in our methodology and clearly document all sources and assumptions.

When interpreting this data, it's important to consider the context of each country or territory, including their geographic size, economic development, historical factors, and regional characteristics. Statistical variations often reflect complex socioeconomic, environmental, and political factors.

Note: While we strive for accuracy, population and demographic data are subject to estimation methodologies and may vary slightly between different sources. We recommend consulting multiple sources for critical applications.

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