Population Growth & Changes
Analyse the age structure of the world and explore how the birth and mortality rates have changed in different countries. Gain a better understanding of the demographic makeup of our planet through data.
The rapid population growth of the last century, together with the accompanying demographic changes, has made the world a completely different place. By closely examining the data on:
- Population numbers and gender split;
- Fertility, birth and death rates;
- Life expectancy; and
- Rural and urban population,
Data Usage
The data on population & growth changes can be used in a multitude of ways: from government policy and academic research, to professional projects requiring data analysis of national and international trends. It will unlock insights for those:
- Analysing the drivers and consequences of demographic transitions, including aging populations, declining fertility rates, and migration-driven population shifts;
- Understanding the impacts of population growth and changes on economic development, social welfare, and evironmental sustainability;
- Assessing the implications of urbanisation and rural-urban migration for infrastructure planning, housing provision, and resource management.
Where to go next
The data in this section covers a wide range of subject areas and intersects with the Urbanisation section as well as those dedicated to Health Policy, Environment and Climate. Make sure to explore the relevant sections in order or use and combine the data for a fuller picture.
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Distribution of total population by city
Distribution of total population by city by country
Distribution of the average birth rate by continent
Distribution of average birth rate by country
Evolution of historical fertility rate
Countries historical life expectancy at birth per fertility rate
Countries historical median age per fertility rate
Evolution of historical internally displaced persons
Evolution of historical median age
Evolution of historical net migration
Evolution of historical population
Countries historical urban land area per population
Evolution of historical female population
Evolution of historical male population
Evolution of historical rural population
Countries historical urban land area per rural population
Evolution of historical urban population
Evolution of historical urban population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters
Distribution of the average birth rate by region
Population of cities
Continents dataset
Country data
Regions
Distribution of average death rate by continent
Distribution of average death rate by country
Evolution of historical birth rate
Countries historical fertility rate per birth rate
Countries historical life expectancy at birth per birth rate
Countries historical median age per birth rate
Countries historical self-employed workers per birth rate
Countries historical vulnerable employment per birth rate
Evolution of historical death rate
Countries historical life expectancy at birth per death rate
Evolution of historical life expectancy
Countries historical self-employed workers per life expectancy at birth
Countries historical vulnerable employment per life expectancy at birth
Distribution of the average death rate by region
Source
This subject is based on data from: SIPRI, United Nations, World Bank, Reporters Without Borders
License
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