Population annual growth rate in World

World: Population annual growth rate was -0.127 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
-0.127
Change on year
down 6.7%
Rank
3rd
of 3 groups
All-time high
2.28
in 1963
All-time low
-0.127
in 2100
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Population annual growth rate in World, 1950–2100

00.511.522.5195020252100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2100, population annual growth rate in World stood at -0.127. That is the lowest value across all 151 years on record.

That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and down 144.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population annual growth rate in World peaked at 2.28 in 1963 and was at its lowest, -0.127, in 2100.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 1.91 1.73 2.07 10
1960s 2.01 1.58 2.28 10
1970s 1.87 1.74 2.06 10
1980s 1.81 1.78 1.85 10
1990s 1.49 1.34 1.76 10
2000s 1.29 1.27 1.35 10
2010s 1.18 1.03 1.27 10
2020s 0.8364 0.779 0.902 10
2030s 0.6935 0.623 0.764 10
2040s 0.5266 0.441 0.607 10
2050s 0.339 0.266 0.421 10
2060s 0.2035 0.157 0.253 10
2070s 0.0972 0.046 0.147 10
2080s -0.0069 -0.045 0.035 10
2090s -0.0857 -0.119 -0.052 10
2100s -0.127 -0.127 -0.127 1

Countries ranked near World

  1. 1 Qatar 0.999 compare
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates 0.911 compare
  3. 3 Kuwait 0.797 compare
  4. 4 Oman 0.661 compare
  5. 5 Bahrain 0.639 compare
  6. 6 Saudi Arabia 0.629 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More population data for World

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Frequently asked questions

What is population annual growth rate in World?
Population annual growth rate in World was -0.127 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest population annual growth rate recorded in World?
The highest recorded value was 2.28 in 1963.
What is the lowest population annual growth rate recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was -0.127 in 2100.
How does World rank for population annual growth rate?
World ranks 3rd out of 3 groups with data for 2100.
Is population annual growth rate rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is down 144.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population annual growth rate
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 3,473 data points, 1950–2100
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