Population Change 2022

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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Complete Data Rankings

Rank
1
India flag
India
12,559,471 persons
2
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
4,687,707 persons
3
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
3,945,468 persons
4
Congo, Democratic Republic of the flag
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
3,332,688 persons
5
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
3,288,147 persons
6
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
2,391,921 persons
7
Bangladesh flag
Bangladesh
2,083,229 persons
8
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
1,890,366 persons
9
United States flag
United States
1,882,105 persons
10
Egypt flag
Egypt
1,749,769 persons
11
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
1,383,983 persons
12
Uganda flag
Uganda
1,336,781 persons
13
Sudan flag
Sudan
1,307,325 persons
14
Iran flag
Iran
1,156,781 persons
15
Yemen flag
Yemen
1,142,923 persons
16
Mexico flag
Mexico
1,116,003 persons
17
Syrian Arab Republic flag
Syrian Arab Republic
1,104,891 persons
18
Angola flag
Angola
1,103,854 persons
19
Kenya flag
Kenya
1,082,101 persons
20
Iraq flag
Iraq
1,039,288 persons
21
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
968,760 persons
22
Philippines flag
Philippines
894,025 persons
23
Poland flag
Poland
856,420 persons
24
South Africa flag
South Africa
836,946 persons
25
Niger flag
Niger
830,644 persons
26
Brazil flag
Brazil
801,171 persons
27
Côte d'Ivoire flag
Côte d'Ivoire
777,036 persons
28
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
752,429 persons
29
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
730,123 persons
30
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
710,409 persons
31
Algeria flag
Algeria
707,907 persons
32
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
696,872 persons
33
Mali flag
Mali
686,538 persons
34
Ghana flag
Ghana
636,438 persons
35
Germany flag
Germany
629,344 persons
36
Chad flag
Chad
624,737 persons
37
Colombia flag
Colombia
589,321 persons
38
Afghanistan flag
Afghanistan
572,052 persons
39
Zambia flag
Zambia
554,888 persons
40
Malawi flag
Malawi
528,210 persons
41
United Kingdom flag
United Kingdom
527,133 persons
42
Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso
513,195 persons
43
Canada flag
Canada
476,932 persons
44
Somalia flag
Somalia
459,014 persons
45
Senegal flag
Senegal
431,940 persons
46
Malaysia flag
Malaysia
425,722 persons
47
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
407,819 persons
48
Oman flag
Oman
406,336 persons
49
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
405,889 persons
50
Morocco flag
Morocco
389,324 persons
51
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
380,653 persons
52
Burundi flag
Burundi
365,801 persons
53
Peru flag
Peru
361,812 persons
54
Benin flag
Benin
349,331 persons
55
Guinea flag
Guinea
348,516 persons
56
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
322,782 persons
57
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
309,330 persons
58
Rwanda flag
Rwanda
303,132 persons
59
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
273,212 persons
60
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
268,407 persons
61
South Sudan flag
South Sudan
251,435 persons
62
Australia flag
Australia
239,635 persons
63
Singapore flag
Singapore
231,667 persons
64
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
230,148 persons
65
Cambodia flag
Cambodia
225,909 persons
66
Turkey flag
Turkey
221,711 persons
67
Togo flag
Togo
213,089 persons
68
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
211,338 persons
69
France flag
France
208,153 persons
70
Russia flag
Russia
191,042 persons
71
Papua New Guinea flag
Papua New Guinea
186,079 persons
72
Sierra Leone flag
Sierra Leone
182,625 persons
73
Jordan flag
Jordan
182,441 persons
74
Honduras flag
Honduras
180,876 persons
75
Israel flag
Israel
175,320 persons
76
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
164,682 persons
77
Spain flag
Spain
157,923 persons
78
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
156,224 persons
79
Congo flag
Congo
146,076 persons
80
Mauritania flag
Mauritania
145,449 persons
81
Austria flag
Austria
142,852 persons
82
Sri Lanka flag
Sri Lanka
139,664 persons
83
Turkmenistan flag
Turkmenistan
135,960 persons
84
Haiti flag
Haiti
131,992 persons
85
State of Palestine flag
State of Palestine
125,414 persons
86
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
121,298 persons
87
Liberia flag
Liberia
118,752 persons
88
Belgium flag
Belgium
112,568 persons
89
Ireland flag
Ireland
111,639 persons
90
Laos flag
Laos
106,607 persons
91
Qatar flag
Qatar
106,514 persons
92
Dominican Republic flag
Dominican Republic
103,619 persons
93
Argentina flag
Argentina
102,240 persons
94
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
101,742 persons
95
Chile flag
Chile
100,405 persons
96
North Korea flag
North Korea
94,498 persons
97
Nicaragua flag
Nicaragua
93,005 persons
98
Libya flag
Libya
89,947 persons
99
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
86,679 persons
100
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
82,537 persons
101
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
82,124 persons
102
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
81,479 persons
103
Namibia flag
Namibia
76,749 persons
104
Venezuela flag
Venezuela
75,533 persons
105
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
72,642 persons
106
Sweden flag
Sweden
69,144 persons
107
Norway flag
Norway
63,507 persons
108
Gambia flag
Gambia
60,632 persons
109
Eritrea flag
Eritrea
59,104 persons
110
Denmark flag
Denmark
58,933 persons
111
Panama flag
Panama
58,514 persons
112
Gabon flag
Gabon
53,936 persons
113
Lithuania flag
Lithuania
48,931 persons
114
Guinea-Bissau flag
Guinea-Bissau
47,522 persons
115
Mongolia flag
Mongolia
47,160 persons
116
Equatorial Guinea flag
Equatorial Guinea
43,870 persons
117
Armenia flag
Armenia
42,947 persons
118
Finland flag
Finland
42,056 persons
119
Botswana flag
Botswana
40,091 persons
120
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
39,245 persons
121
Bahrain flag
Bahrain
36,136 persons
122
Estonia flag
Estonia
34,149 persons
123
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
33,411 persons
124
El Salvador flag
El Salvador
29,888 persons
125
Portugal flag
Portugal
27,505 persons
126
Montenegro flag
Montenegro
26,043 persons
127
Lesotho flag
Lesotho
24,771 persons
128
Georgia flag
Georgia
24,723 persons
129
Costa Rica flag
Costa Rica
22,423 persons
130
Solomon Islands flag
Solomon Islands
18,812 persons
131
Comoros flag
Comoros
16,158 persons
132
Djibouti flag
Djibouti
15,838 persons
133
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
15,359 persons
134
Timor-Leste flag
Timor-Leste
15,103 persons
135
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
13,488 persons
136
Eswatini flag
Eswatini
11,579 persons
137
Western Sahara flag
Western Sahara
11,073 persons
138
Mayotte flag
Mayotte
11,021 persons
139
Belize flag
Belize
10,762 persons
140
China, Macao SAR flag
China, Macao SAR
9,199 persons
141
Trinidad and Tobago flag
Trinidad and Tobago
8,377 persons
142
Latvia flag
Latvia
8,072 persons
143
Iceland flag
Iceland
8,039 persons
144
Vanuatu flag
Vanuatu
7,371 persons
145
Suriname flag
Suriname
5,728 persons
146
Bhutan flag
Bhutan
5,499 persons
147
French Guiana flag
French Guiana
5,074 persons
148
Guyana flag
Guyana
4,874 persons
149
Romania flag
Romania
4,693 persons
150
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
4,680 persons
151
Fiji flag
Fiji
4,650 persons
152
Sao Tome and Principe flag
Sao Tome and Principe
4,506 persons
153
Brunei Darussalam flag
Brunei Darussalam
3,317 persons
154
Réunion flag
Réunion
3,101 persons
155
New Caledonia flag
New Caledonia
2,694 persons
156
Malta flag
Malta
2,652 persons
157
Cabo Verde flag
Cabo Verde
2,612 persons
158
Seychelles flag
Seychelles
2,343 persons
159
Kiribati flag
Kiribati
2,131 persons
160
Maldives flag
Maldives
2,075 persons
161
Bahamas flag
Bahamas
1,953 persons
162
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba flag
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
1,692 persons
163
Cayman Islands flag
Cayman Islands
1,457 persons
164
Samoa flag
Samoa
1,447 persons
165
Guam flag
Guam
1,356 persons
166
Jamaica flag
Jamaica
1,212 persons
167
Andorra flag
Andorra
1,178 persons
168
Gibraltar flag
Gibraltar
825 persons
169
French Polynesia flag
French Polynesia
786 persons
170
Faroe Islands flag
Faroe Islands
678 persons
171
British Virgin Islands flag
British Virgin Islands
648 persons
172
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) flag
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
607 persons
173
Saint Lucia flag
Saint Lucia
530 persons
174
Micronesia (Fed. States of) flag
Micronesia (Fed. States of)
509 persons
175
Antigua and Barbuda flag
Antigua and Barbuda
484 persons
176
Monaco flag
Monaco
409 persons
177
Turks and Caicos Islands flag
Turks and Caicos Islands
357 persons
178
Liechtenstein flag
Liechtenstein
286 persons
179
Guernsey flag
Guernsey
279 persons
180
Anguilla flag
Anguilla
235 persons
181
Grenada flag
Grenada
188 persons
182
Jersey flag
Jersey
185 persons
183
Aruba flag
Aruba
172 persons
184
Saint Barthélemy flag
Saint Barthélemy
146 persons
185
Tokelau flag
Tokelau
104 persons
186
Curaçao flag
Curaçao
99 persons
187
Nauru flag
Nauru
88 persons
188
Isle of Man flag
Isle of Man
52 persons
189
Saint Kitts and Nevis flag
Saint Kitts and Nevis
7 persons
190
Niue flag
Niue
-3 persons
191
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) flag
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
-14 persons
192
Palau flag
Palau
-22 persons
193
Montserrat flag
Montserrat
-34 persons
194
Barbados flag
Barbados
-44 persons
195
Saint Pierre and Miquelon flag
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
-46 persons
196
Bermuda flag
Bermuda
-49 persons
197
Saint Helena flag
Saint Helena
-50 persons
198
Greenland flag
Greenland
-57 persons
199
Wallis and Futuna Islands flag
Wallis and Futuna Islands
-114 persons
200
Tuvalu flag
Tuvalu
-176 persons
201
Nepal flag
Nepal
-314 persons
202
Dominica flag
Dominica
-317 persons
203
Tonga flag
Tonga
-452 persons
204
San Marino flag
San Marino
-464 persons
205
Cook Islands flag
Cook Islands
-493 persons
206
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
-734 persons
207
United States Virgin Islands flag
United States Virgin Islands
-816 persons
208
American Samoa flag
American Samoa
-881 persons
209
Northern Mariana Islands flag
Northern Mariana Islands
-920 persons
210
Marshall Islands flag
Marshall Islands
-1,210 persons
211
Saint Martin (French part) flag
Saint Martin (French part)
-1,227 persons
212
Puerto Rico flag
Puerto Rico
-1,913 persons
213
Hungary flag
Hungary
-2,201 persons
214
Mauritius flag
Mauritius
-2,941 persons
215
Martinique flag
Martinique
-4,064 persons
216
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
-4,462 persons
217
Serbia flag
Serbia
-6,291 persons
218
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
-8,284 persons
219
Croatia flag
Croatia
-8,630 persons
220
Albania flag
Albania
-11,918 persons
221
Guadeloupe flag
Guadeloupe
-14,841 persons
222
Kosovo flag
Kosovo
-17,612 persons
223
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
-20,672 persons
224
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
-24,960 persons
225
China, Hong Kong SAR flag
China, Hong Kong SAR
-27,048 persons
226
Thailand flag
Thailand
-39,334 persons
227
Cuba flag
Cuba
-41,104 persons
228
South Korea flag
South Korea
-46,239 persons
229
Belarus flag
Belarus
-55,550 persons
230
Central African Republic flag
Central African Republic
-66,895 persons
231
Taiwan flag
Taiwan
-100,218 persons
232
Italy flag
Italy
-110,699 persons
233
Greece flag
Greece
-126,368 persons
234
Japan flag
Japan
-653,728 persons
235
China flag
China
-1,837,246 persons
236
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
-6,048,710 persons

Top 10 Countries

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

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

Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #236Ukraine flagUkraine
  2. #235China flagChina
  3. #234Japan flagJapan
  4. #233Greece flagGreece
  5. #232Italy flagItaly
  6. #231Taiwan flagTaiwan
  7. #230Central African Republic flagCentral African Republic
  8. #229Belarus flagBelarus
  9. #228South Korea flagSouth Korea
  10. #227Cuba flagCuba

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

Key Insights

1

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) experienced a significant population decline in 2022, with a net change of -66,895 persons, ranking it 230 out of 236 countries in terms of population change. This decline can be attributed to ongoing socio-political instability, violence, and economic challenges that have led to high levels of displacement and emigration.

Factors contributing to this demographic trend include armed conflicts, particularly those involving various rebel groups and government forces, which have resulted in a humanitarian crisis. The country has faced severe challenges such as high mortality rates, limited access to healthcare, and inadequate living conditions, further exacerbating the population decrease.

In addition, CAR's population is heavily affected by chronic poverty and insecurity, which hinder efforts to improve living standards and retain citizens. According to the latest estimates, the country's population stands at approximately 5.4 million, highlighting the urgent need for international support and stabilization efforts to reverse the trend of population decline.

2

Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea ranks 116th out of 236 countries regarding population change, having experienced an increase of 43,870 persons in the year 2022. This growth reflects a broader trend of demographic shifts in the country, which has seen fluctuating birth rates and migration patterns over recent years.

The population change can be attributed to several factors, including improvements in healthcare that have resulted in lower mortality rates and a modest increase in life expectancy. Additionally, the nation has experienced economic growth largely due to its oil reserves, which may contribute to better living conditions that encourage population stability and growth.

As of 2022, Equatorial Guinea's total population is estimated to be around 1.5 million people, showcasing the significance of this population increase in relation to its overall demographic landscape. Furthermore, the nation has a youthful population, with a significant proportion under the age of 30, suggesting potential for future growth if economic and social conditions continue to improve.

3

Guyana

In 2022, Guyana experienced a population change of 4,874 persons, ranking it 148th out of 236 countries in this regard. This modest increase can be attributed to several factors, including a combination of natural population growth and an influx of migrants seeking opportunities in the country, particularly in the wake of its burgeoning oil industry.

The population dynamics in Guyana are influenced by historical emigration patterns, where many citizens have sought better prospects abroad. However, the recent discovery of significant oil reserves has attracted foreign investment and may reverse some of the emigration trends, contributing to a slight population increase.

Additionally, the country has a relatively low population density, with an estimated 4.2 persons per square kilometer, which reflects its vast but sparsely populated land area. This demographic shift underscores the potential for economic transformation as Guyana harnesses its natural resources for development.

4

Laos

In 2022, Laos experienced a population change of approximately 106,607 persons, positioning the country at 90th among 236 nations worldwide in terms of population growth. This modest increase reflects ongoing trends in demographic shifts, influenced by factors such as birth rates, migration patterns, and healthcare improvements.

The population change can be attributed to a combination of natural growth and limited emigration, as Laos continues to develop economically and socially. The government has made efforts to enhance healthcare access, leading to lower mortality rates, while also promoting family planning initiatives to manage population growth more effectively.

Notably, Laos has a relatively young population, with a median age of around 24 years, which contributes to higher birth rates. As the country continues to urbanize and develop, further changes in population dynamics are expected in the coming years, potentially impacting economic development and resource allocation.

5

Jamaica

In 2022, Jamaica experienced a population change of 1,212 persons, ranking it 166 out of 236 countries in terms of population growth. This modest increase reflects ongoing demographic trends within the nation, including a combination of natural population growth and migration patterns.

Several factors contribute to the population dynamics in Jamaica. The country has faced challenges such as emigration, particularly among young adults seeking better opportunities abroad, which can offset natural growth. Additionally, socioeconomic factors, healthcare access, and education levels play significant roles in birth and mortality rates.

Interestingly, Jamaica's population was approximately 2.97 million in 2022, highlighting that even small changes in population numbers can have notable impacts on social services, economic development, and infrastructure planning.

6

Italy

In 2022, Italy experienced a significant population decline, ranking 232 out of 236 countries in this regard. The country saw a net loss of approximately 110,699 persons, reflecting ongoing demographic challenges.

This decline can be attributed to several factors, including an aging population, low birth rates, and emigration. Italy has one of the lowest fertility rates in Europe, currently around 1.28 births per woman, which is below the replacement level necessary to maintain population stability.

Additionally, economic factors, such as high youth unemployment and limited job opportunities, have prompted many young Italians to seek better prospects abroad. The combination of these elements contributes to Italy's ongoing population decrease, highlighting the need for policies to address demographic sustainability.

7

Greenland

In 2022, Greenland experienced a population change of -57 persons, ranking it 198 out of 236 countries in terms of population dynamics. This decline can be attributed to various factors, including a high emigration rate, particularly among the younger population seeking opportunities abroad, as well as a low birth rate.

Greenland's remote geography and limited economic opportunities contribute to the challenges of retaining its residents. The harsh climate, coupled with a reliance on fishing and hunting, limits job diversification, making it difficult for the population to grow. Additionally, social issues such as mental health challenges, which are prevalent in isolated communities, may further exacerbate the trend of population decline.

As of recent years, Greenland has seen a significant portion of its youth migrate to larger cities in Denmark and other countries for education and employment, further impacting the demographic landscape. This population trend highlights the broader challenges faced by Arctic regions, where climate change and economic factors also play critical roles in shaping future demographics.

8

Afghanistan

In 2022, Afghanistan experienced a population increase of approximately 572,052 people, ranking it 38th out of 236 countries in terms of population change. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including a relatively high birth rate and changes in migration patterns following significant political and social upheaval in the region.

The demographic landscape of Afghanistan has been heavily influenced by decades of conflict, which has led to displacement and migration. Despite these challenges, the country has maintained a youthful population structure, with a significant proportion of individuals in reproductive age, contributing to ongoing population growth. Additionally, improvements in healthcare, although limited, may have contributed to lower mortality rates.

Moreover, Afghanistan's challenges, including economic instability and limited access to education and resources, continue to impact its demographic trends. The situation is further complicated by ongoing humanitarian issues that can lead to fluctuating migration trends, as people seek stability and security in the face of adversity.

9

Albania

In 2022, Albania experienced a significant population decline, with a net change of -11,918 persons, ranking it 220th out of 236 countries in terms of population change. This downward trend reflects broader demographic challenges faced by the country, including emigration, which has been driven by factors such as economic opportunities abroad, political instability, and a desire for better living conditions.

The population decline is indicative of a larger trend in the Balkans, where many countries are experiencing similar issues. Additionally, Albania has faced challenges such as low birth rates and an aging population, which further compound the effects of emigration. These demographic shifts can have long-term implications for economic growth, labor markets, and social services in the country.

It is important to note that while the population is decreasing, Albania has made strides in various sectors, including tourism and infrastructure development, which may influence future population trends positively if economic conditions improve.

10

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a significant population decline in 2022, ranking 223 out of 236 countries for population change. The total decrease was recorded at -20,672 persons, indicating ongoing demographic challenges within the country.

This decline can be attributed to various factors, including emigration, low birth rates, and the lingering impacts of the 1990s conflict, which have contributed to a reduced population base. Many citizens seek better opportunities abroad, leading to a brain drain and exacerbating the demographic crisis.

As of 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to face issues related to aging population dynamics, economic instability, and political fragmentation, which further complicate efforts to retain and attract residents. These trends highlight the importance of addressing underlying socio-economic issues to foster a more sustainable demographic future.

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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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