demographics

Population Growth Today

Net population increase so far today (births minus deaths). Accumulated linearly from midnight UTC using World Bank crude birth and death rates.

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Population Growth Today

Official value (2023): 70,602,594

-21.2%in time period

Data year: 2023

Verified: Mar 2026

Population Growth Today growth (2014–2023)

-21.2%in time period

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Population Growth Today in 2023?
As of 2023, Population Growth Today stands at approximately 70.6 million people, based on official data from United Nations Population Division. This figure is updated annually and reflects the most recent verified measurement available.
Is Population Growth Today increasing or decreasing?
Population Growth Today is currently declining at approximately 0.2% per year. This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by United Nations Population Division.
What does Population Growth Today measure?
Net population increase so far today (births minus deaths). Data is collected by United Nations Population Division using standardized international methodology across all member countries.
How is this calculated? Read the methodology