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
1950β2100
Population annual growth rate in World, 1950β2100
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More population data for World
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8197 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9.66 million Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.8196 % change on previous year (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.001 Persons per person (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0 Persons per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.0616 Persons per square kilometre (2023)
- Population projections 10.19 billion Persons (2070)
- Historical population data 8.23 billion Persons (2025)
- Total population 10.16 million (2100)
- Adolescent population 1.15 million (2100)
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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