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194 countries
Most Populous Countries194 countries
#CountrypopulationYr
1India1.46B2025
2China1.41B2025
3United States342M2025
4Indonesia286M2025
5Pakistan255M2025
6Nigeria238M2025
7Brazil213M2025
8Bangladesh176M2025
9Russia144M2025
10Ethiopia135M2025
11Mexico132M2025
12Japan123M2025
13Egypt118M2025
14Philippines117M2025
15Democratic Republic of the Congo113M2025
16Vietnam102M2025
17Iran92M2025
18Turkey86M2025
19Germany83M2025
20Thailand72M2025
Highest Life Expectancy194 countries
#CountryyearsYr
1Monaco86.5 yrs2024
2San Marino85.8 yrs2024
3Kuwait84.6 yrs2024
4Switzerland84.4 yrs2024
5Liechtenstein84.2 yrs2024
6Andorra84.2 yrs2024
7Sweden84.1 yrs2024
8Japan84.0 yrs2024
9Italy84.0 yrs2024
10Spain83.9 yrs2024
11South Korea83.6 yrs2024
12Singapore83.3 yrs2024
13Israel83.2 yrs2024
14Luxembourg83.2 yrs2024
15Norway83.2 yrs2024
16United Arab Emirates83.1 yrs2024
17Australia83.1 yrs2024
18Ireland83.0 yrs2024
19France83.0 yrs2024
20Malta83.0 yrs2024
Fastest Growing Populations194 countries
#Country% p.a.Yr
1United Arab Emirates+4.68%2025
2Saudi Arabia+4.63%2025
3Oman+3.96%2025
4Qatar+3.92%2025
5Syria+3.77%2025
6Chad+3.41%2025
7Central African Republic+3.37%2025
8Somalia+3.34%2025
9Niger+3.22%2025
10Democratic Republic of the Congo+3.20%2025
11Georgia+3.18%2025
12Angola+3.00%2025
13Ukraine+2.92%2025
14Mali+2.90%2025
15Yemen+2.89%2025
16Tanzania+2.86%2025
17Mozambique+2.85%2025
18Mauritania+2.78%2025
19Zambia+2.77%2025
20Afghanistan+2.77%2025

Population in millions/billions. Life expectancy at birth (years). Growth rate % YoY.

Countries
30
Global population
8.12 B
Growth
+0.8%
Median age
31.2
Youngest populations
Nigeria · Egypt · India
Fastest aging
South Korea · Japan · China
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-20

Global Demographic Snapshot

Headline trends and contributing countries — mock data.

Global Population Growth
▼
+0.8% y/y

Slowing as fertility falls across emerging markets.

Drivers: India, Nigeria, Indonesia
Confidence: High2026-06-20
Global Median Age
▲
31.2 yrs

Steady upward drift, sharpest in East Asia.

Drivers: Japan, South Korea, China
Confidence: High2026-06-20
Working-Age Population
■
65.1% share

Peak in many emerging economies; declining in developed.

Drivers: India, Vietnam, Indonesia
Confidence: Medium2026-06-19
Urbanization Rate
▲
57% urban

Continued urban migration in Africa and South Asia.

Drivers: India, Nigeria, China
Confidence: High2026-06-19
Net Migration
▲
+2.1 per 1k (DM avg)

Skilled-migration policies tightening but flows resilient.

Drivers: Canada, Australia, Germany
Confidence: Medium2026-06-18
Aging Pressure
▲
Elevated

Pension and healthcare costs rising fastest in Europe & East Asia.

Drivers: Italy, Japan, Germany
Confidence: High2026-06-18
Youth Population
■
1.9 B aged 0-24

Concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Drivers: Nigeria, India, Egypt
Confidence: Medium2026-06-17
Dependency Ratio
▲
54 avg

Elderly dependency rising faster than youth dependency falls.

Drivers: Japan, Italy, Germany
Confidence: High2026-06-17

Global Demographic Map

Mock interactive-style view — color is supplemented by labels and values.

Population GrowthMedian AgeFertility RateLife ExpectancyUrbanizationNet MigrationWorking-Age PopulationDependency Ratio
🇺🇸United States
Pop 334M · Growth +0.5%
Med age 38.9 · Fert 1.66
Urban 83% · Aging Pressure
🇮🇳India
Pop 1429M · Growth +0.8%
Med age 28.7 · Fert 2.01
Urban 36% · Youthful Expansion
🇧🇷Brazil
Pop 217M · Growth +0.4%
Med age 33.5 · Fert 1.62
Urban 87% · Stable
🇨🇳China
Pop 1411M · Growth -0.2%
Med age 39.8 · Fert 1.18
Urban 65% · Rapid Aging
🇯🇵Japan
Pop 124M · Growth -0.6%
Med age 49.5 · Fert 1.26
Urban 92% · Population Decline
🇩🇪Germany
Pop 84M · Growth +0.1%
Med age 46.7 · Fert 1.46
Urban 78% · Rapid Aging
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Pop 67M · Growth +0.4%
Med age 40.6 · Fert 1.55
Urban 84% · Aging Pressure
🇫🇷France
Pop 65M · Growth +0.3%
Med age 42.6 · Fert 1.79
Urban 81% · Aging Pressure
🇮🇹Italy
Pop 59M · Growth -0.3%
Med age 47.8 · Fert 1.24
Urban 71% · Population Decline
🇪🇸Spain
Pop 48M · Growth +0.2%
Med age 44.3 · Fert 1.19
Urban 81% · Rapid Aging
🇨🇦Canada
Pop 40M · Growth +1.2%
Med age 41.1 · Fert 1.40
Urban 82% · Aging Pressure
🇲🇽Mexico
Pop 130M · Growth +0.7%
Med age 30.0 · Fert 1.82
Urban 81% · Stable
🇦🇷Argentina
Pop 46M · Growth +0.5%
Med age 33.0 · Fert 1.93
Urban 92% · Stable
🇨🇱Chile
Pop 19M · Growth +0.6%
Med age 36.2 · Fert 1.54
Urban 88% · Aging Pressure
🇨🇴Colombia
Pop 52M · Growth +0.6%
Med age 32.0 · Fert 1.71
Urban 82% · Stable
Mock Data · color alone is not used to convey information.

Demographic Directory

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30 of 30
South Asia·Emerging

India

Youthful ExpansionFull
Population
1429 M
Growth
+0.8%
Median age
28.7
Fertility
2.01
Life exp.
70.2
Urban
36%
Working-age
67.8%
Youth
24.6%
Elderly
7.1%
Dependency
47
Net mig./1k
-0.3
Open demographic profile
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-19
East Asia·Emerging

China

Rapid AgingPartial
Population
1411 M
Growth
-0.2%
Median age
39.8
Fertility
1.18
Life exp.
78.2
Urban
65%
Working-age
67.9%
Youth
16.8%
Elderly
15.3%
Dependency
47
Net mig./1k
-0.2
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-17
North America·Developed

United States

Aging PressureFull
Population
334 M
Growth
+0.5%
Median age
38.9
Fertility
1.66
Life exp.
77.5
Urban
83%
Working-age
64.5%
Youth
17.8%
Elderly
17.3%
Dependency
55
Net mig./1k
3.1
Open demographic profile
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-20
Southeast Asia·Emerging

Indonesia

Youthful ExpansionLight
Population
278 M
Growth
+0.7%
Median age
30.2
Fertility
2.13
Life exp.
72.3
Urban
58%
Working-age
68.5%
Youth
24.3%
Elderly
7.2%
Dependency
46
Net mig./1k
-0.4
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-11
Africa·Emerging

Nigeria

Youthful ExpansionLight
Population
224 M
Growth
+2.4%
Median age
17.2
Fertility
5.04
Life exp.
54.7
Urban
54%
Working-age
54%
Youth
43%
Elderly
3%
Dependency
86
Net mig./1k
-0.4
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-12
South America·Emerging

Brazil

StableFull
Population
217 M
Growth
+0.4%
Median age
33.5
Fertility
1.62
Life exp.
75.9
Urban
87%
Working-age
69.2%
Youth
20.1%
Elderly
10.2%
Dependency
44
Net mig./1k
0.4
Open demographic profile
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-18
Europe·Emerging

Russia

Population DeclineLight
Population
144 M
Growth
-0.4%
Median age
40.3
Fertility
1.41
Life exp.
73.0
Urban
75%
Working-age
64.2%
Youth
17.3%
Elderly
18.5%
Dependency
56
Net mig./1k
0.7
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-10
North America·Emerging

Mexico

StableLight
Population
130 M
Growth
+0.7%
Median age
30.0
Fertility
1.82
Life exp.
75.2
Urban
81%
Working-age
67.3%
Youth
24.8%
Elderly
8.2%
Dependency
49
Net mig./1k
-0.5
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-14
East Asia·Developed

Japan

Population DeclinePartial
Population
124 M
Growth
-0.6%
Median age
49.5
Fertility
1.26
Life exp.
84.7
Urban
92%
Working-age
58.5%
Youth
11.4%
Elderly
30.1%
Dependency
71
Net mig./1k
0.8
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-17
Africa·Emerging

Egypt

Youthful ExpansionLight
Population
112 M
Growth
+1.6%
Median age
24.1
Fertility
2.86
Life exp.
71.8
Urban
43%
Working-age
61%
Youth
33%
Elderly
6%
Dependency
64
Net mig./1k
-0.6
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-12
Southeast Asia·Emerging

Vietnam

StableLight
Population
100 M
Growth
+0.7%
Median age
32.5
Fertility
1.96
Life exp.
75.4
Urban
39%
Working-age
68.5%
Youth
22.5%
Elderly
9%
Dependency
46
Net mig./1k
-0.3
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-11
Middle East·Emerging

Turkey

StableLight
Population
85 M
Growth
+0.6%
Median age
32.5
Fertility
1.62
Life exp.
78.4
Urban
76%
Working-age
67.5%
Youth
22.7%
Elderly
9.8%
Dependency
48
Net mig./1k
0.5
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-11
Europe·Developed

Germany

Rapid AgingPartial
Population
84 M
Growth
+0.1%
Median age
46.7
Fertility
1.46
Life exp.
81.3
Urban
78%
Working-age
63.5%
Youth
13.5%
Elderly
22.4%
Dependency
58
Net mig./1k
4.6
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-16
Southeast Asia·Emerging

Thailand

Rapid AgingLight
Population
70 M
Growth
+0.0%
Median age
41.0
Fertility
1.33
Life exp.
79.3
Urban
52%
Working-age
65.5%
Youth
16%
Elderly
18.5%
Dependency
53
Net mig./1k
0.3
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-11
Europe·Developed

United Kingdom

Aging PressurePartial
Population
67 M
Growth
+0.4%
Median age
40.6
Fertility
1.55
Life exp.
81.0
Urban
84%
Working-age
63.8%
Youth
17.9%
Elderly
18.6%
Dependency
57
Net mig./1k
5.0
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-16
Europe·Developed

France

Aging PressurePartial
Population
65 M
Growth
+0.3%
Median age
42.6
Fertility
1.79
Life exp.
82.5
Urban
81%
Working-age
61.5%
Youth
17.6%
Elderly
21.3%
Dependency
62
Net mig./1k
1.1
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-16
Africa·Emerging

South Africa

Youthful ExpansionLight
Population
62 M
Growth
+0.9%
Median age
28.0
Fertility
2.32
Life exp.
65.0
Urban
68%
Working-age
63.7%
Youth
27.6%
Elderly
5.9%
Dependency
52
Net mig./1k
1.2
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-12
Europe·Developed

Italy

Population DeclineLight
Population
59 M
Growth
-0.3%
Median age
47.8
Fertility
1.24
Life exp.
83.5
Urban
71%
Working-age
62.7%
Youth
13.1%
Elderly
24.5%
Dependency
60
Net mig./1k
1.5
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-15
South America·Emerging

Colombia

StableLight
Population
52 M
Growth
+0.6%
Median age
32.0
Fertility
1.71
Life exp.
77.0
Urban
82%
Working-age
68.2%
Youth
21.3%
Elderly
9.5%
Dependency
47
Net mig./1k
2.6
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-13
East Asia·Developed

South Korea

Rapid AgingPartial
Population
52 M
Growth
-0.2%
Median age
45.0
Fertility
0.78
Life exp.
83.5
Urban
81%
Working-age
70.7%
Youth
11.5%
Elderly
17.8%
Dependency
41
Net mig./1k
0.9
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-10
Europe·Developed

Spain

Rapid AgingLight
Population
48 M
Growth
+0.2%
Median age
44.3
Fertility
1.19
Life exp.
83.6
Urban
81%
Working-age
65.5%
Youth
14%
Elderly
20.7%
Dependency
53
Net mig./1k
3.4
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-15
South America·Emerging

Argentina

StableLight
Population
46 M
Growth
+0.5%
Median age
33.0
Fertility
1.93
Life exp.
76.8
Urban
92%
Working-age
64.2%
Youth
22.6%
Elderly
12%
Dependency
55
Net mig./1k
0.0
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-13
North America·Developed

Canada

Aging PressurePartial
Population
40 M
Growth
+1.2%
Median age
41.1
Fertility
1.40
Life exp.
82.4
Urban
82%
Working-age
65.2%
Youth
16.2%
Elderly
19%
Dependency
53
Net mig./1k
8.6
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-14
Europe·Emerging

Poland

Rapid AgingLight
Population
38 M
Growth
-0.1%
Median age
42.4
Fertility
1.39
Life exp.
78.4
Urban
60%
Working-age
64.6%
Youth
16.5%
Elderly
18.9%
Dependency
54
Net mig./1k
2.1
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-09
Middle East·Emerging

Saudi Arabia

StableLight
Population
36 M
Growth
+1.5%
Median age
31.8
Fertility
2.43
Life exp.
75.1
Urban
84%
Working-age
70.3%
Youth
24%
Elderly
5.7%
Dependency
42
Net mig./1k
5.5
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-12
Oceania·Developed

Australia

Aging PressurePartial
Population
26 M
Growth
+1.4%
Median age
37.5
Fertility
1.63
Life exp.
83.2
Urban
86%
Working-age
65%
Youth
18.7%
Elderly
16.3%
Dependency
54
Net mig./1k
9.6
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-10
South America·Emerging

Chile

Aging PressureLight
Population
19 M
Growth
+0.6%
Median age
36.2
Fertility
1.54
Life exp.
80.3
Urban
88%
Working-age
67.4%
Youth
18.5%
Elderly
13%
Dependency
48
Net mig./1k
4.2
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-13
Middle East·Emerging

United Arab Emirates

StableLight
Population
10 M
Growth
+0.8%
Median age
32.6
Fertility
1.42
Life exp.
78.7
Urban
87%
Working-age
77%
Youth
15%
Elderly
8%
Dependency
30
Net mig./1k
7.0
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-12
Europe·Developed

Sweden

Aging PressureLight
Population
10 M
Growth
+0.5%
Median age
41.1
Fertility
1.66
Life exp.
83.0
Urban
88%
Working-age
62%
Youth
17.5%
Elderly
20.5%
Dependency
61
Net mig./1k
3.7
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-09
Europe·Developed

Switzerland

Aging PressureLight
Population
9 M
Growth
+0.6%
Median age
42.7
Fertility
1.52
Life exp.
83.8
Urban
74%
Working-age
65%
Youth
15.2%
Elderly
19.8%
Dependency
53
Net mig./1k
6.0
Snapshot view · prototype data
Mock Data · updated 2026-06-09

Demographic Movers

Where structural shifts are most pronounced.

Fastest-growing populations
  • Nigeria+2.4%
    High fertility, young population · Workforce expansion, housing demand surge
  • Egypt+1.6%
    Above-replacement fertility · Youth bulge — jobs creation pressure
  • Saudi Arabia+1.5%
    Migration + natural growth · Service sector demand
Fastest-aging populations
  • South KoreaMedian 45.0
    Lowest-low fertility (0.78) · Severe pension pressure
  • JapanMedian 49.5
    Long-running decline · Shrinking workforce
  • ChinaMedian 39.8
    Post one-child cohort · Growth headwinds
Youngest populations
  • NigeriaMedian 17.2
    High fertility · Education demand
  • EgyptMedian 24.1
    Youthful structure · Job creation critical
  • IndiaMedian 28.7
    Demographic dividend window · Manufacturing potential
Highest urbanization growth
  • India+2.3%
    Tier-2 city growth · Housing & transit investment
  • Nigeria+4.1%
    Lagos megacity expansion · Infrastructure deficit
  • Vietnam+2.7%
    Manufacturing-driven · Labor demand
Largest migration inflows
  • Australia+9.6/1k
    Skilled migration program · Housing inflation
  • Canada+8.6/1k
    Permanent residents · Labor supply boost
  • United Arab Emirates+7.0/1k
    Expat workforce · Population dependent on flows
Largest migration outflows
  • Egypt-0.6/1k
    Gulf labor migration · Brain drain risk
  • Mexico-0.5/1k
    Cross-border flows · Remittance inflows
  • Nigeria-0.4/1k
    Skilled emigration · Sector skill gaps
Highest dependency pressure
  • Nigeria86
    Youth-heavy dependency · Education spending
  • Japan71
    Elderly dependency · Fiscal pressure
  • Egypt64
    Mixed dependency · Social spending
Working-age expansion
  • India+9.2M / yr
    Cohort entry · Manufacturing & services capacity
  • Indonesia+2.1M / yr
    Continued dividend · Labor-cost competitiveness
  • Nigeria+4.8M / yr
    Youth bulge · Job creation imperative

Population Structure

Global age bands and country pyramids — mock data.

Ages 0-14
24.5%
Declining

Future workforce and school-age cohort

Risk: Declining in developed markets

Opportunity: Demographic dividend in Africa & South Asia

Ages 15-24
15.6%
Stable

Workforce entrants and consumers

Risk: Youth unemployment in EMs

Opportunity: Digital-native labor pool

Ages 25-54
40.2%
Stable

Core productive cohort

Risk: Plateauing in developed markets

Opportunity: Skilled migration corridors

Ages 55-64
10.4%
Rising

Pre-retirement, peak earnings

Risk: Early exits from labor force

Opportunity: Phased retirement reforms

Ages 65+
9.3%
Rising

Retired and care-dependent

Risk: Pension and healthcare pressure

Opportunity: Silver economy & longevity tech

Population pyramid (mock)
United States
Open profile
Population pyramid (mock)
India
Open profile
Population pyramid (mock)
Brazil
Open profile

Urbanization

Global urban share and city pressure — mock data.

Urban share
57%
Rural share
43%
Urban growth
+1.6%
Infrastructure pressure
Elevated
Largest cities (mock)
Tokyo · 37.4 MDelhi · 33.8 MShanghai · 29.9 MSão Paulo · 22.6 MMexico City · 22.3 MCairo · 22 M

Migration

Mock global migration flows. No immigration or legal guidance is provided.

Net migrants stock
280 M
Skilled share
22%
Student share
11%
Refugee pressure
Elevated
Remittances in
$860 B
Remittances out
$720 B
Top corridors
Mexico → US · South Asia → GCC · Eastern → Western Europe
Main origins
India · Mexico · China
Main destinations
United States · Germany · Saudi Arabia

Household & Social Structure

Mock household composition — not official statistics.

Avg household size
3.4
Single-person hh
18%
Multi-gen. hh
22%
Middle class
45%
Marriage rate
Declining
Birth rate
Declining
Poverty rate
9.2%

12-Month Demographic Timeline

Mock calendar of upcoming demographic data and policy events.

MonthEventType
Jul 2026US Census Bureau population estimatesRelease
Aug 2026India migration statistics updateRelease
Sep 2026EU asylum & migration policy reviewPolicy
Oct 2026Japan retirement-age policy debatePolicy
Nov 2026Brazil housing demand outlookRelease
Dec 2026China demographic year-end reviewRelease
Jan 2027UK fertility-rate annual reportRelease
Feb 2027Nigeria census mid-cycle updateRelease
Mar 2027Canada permanent-residency targetsPolicy
Apr 2027South Korea pension-reform packagePolicy
May 2027Global urbanization reportRelease
Jun 2027OECD migration outlookRelease

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