For the last 70 years, birth rates for the 49 most populous countries of the world have fallen sharply, heralding an uncertain future.
This graphic paints a picture of the world's population, showing which countries are most likely to welcome the next 1,000 babies.
This impactful hour glass visualization shows all of humanity, including the 7% of humans who are alive today
33% of the world's population is under 20, making young people the largest demographic worldwide. But this might not be the case forever.
China is the world's most populous country. But how does the population of China compare to the rest of the world?
The most populous countries in the world are China, India, and the U.S—but global population trends may be shifting faster than you think.
When will India's population overtake China's? Take a look at the trends behind this impending demographic milestone.
New estimates show that world population may begin shrinking in coming years. We visualize this and how country populations will change by 2100.