Population growth is the change in a population over time.
Interesting facts:
- The world population has experienced continuous growth since the end of the Great Famine and the Black Death in 1350, when it stood at around 370 million.
- Population growth 1800-2011: from 1 billion to 7 billion estimated in 31.10.2011.
- According to UN's 2010 revision to its population projections, world population will peak at 10.1bn in 2100 compared to 7bn in 2011.
Population growth Summary
- Total Growth population by major area, region and country for 1950-2010(thousands)
- Data source: United Nations, Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Updated: April 2011