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About this site

Countries by Population provides population statistics, rankings, and historical trends for countries and territories worldwide. Content on this site is provided for general informational purposes only.

Data sources

Population figures are sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators, indicator SP.POP.TOTL (Population, total). Data covers the period 1960–2025 where available.

• Dataset: World Development Indicators
• Indicator: SP.POP.TOTL — Population, total
• Last updated: 2026-04-08
• Countries covered: 217 countries and territories

Regional and income-group aggregates follow World Bank classifications. AI-generated overview text and FAQs are supplementary and should be verified against the underlying data.

Disclaimer

While we aim for accuracy, population figures are estimates and may lag official national statistics. Do not rely on this site for legal, medical, or financial decisions. We make no warranties about completeness or fitness for a particular purpose.

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World Bank data is used under the World Bank Terms of Use for Datasets. When referencing data from this site, please cite the World Bank as the primary source.

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