Global Population Trends Dashboard
Visualizing Our Changing World Demographics
Current Population (2024)
8.2B
World population as of 2024.
Peak Population Projection
10.3B
Projected to peak in the mid-2080s.
Children Under 5 Deaths (2023)
< 5.0M
A historic low, showing progress in child survival.
Life Expectancy (2024)
73.3 yrs
Returning to pre-COVID levels.
World Population Projection (2024-2100)
The global population is expected to peak in the mid-2080s before a gradual decline.
The Great Age Crossover
Population of people aged 65+ vs. children under 18.
Global Life Expectancy Rise
Life expectancy is recovering and projected to continue increasing.