World - Total population

8,021,179,605.00 (persons) in 2023

In 2023, population for World was 8,021 million persons. Population of World increased from 3,995 million persons in 1974 to 8,021 million persons in 2023 growing at an average annual rate of 1.43%.

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Both sexes combined, as of 1 July. De facto population as of 1 July of the year indicated and in the age group indicated and the percentage it represents with respect to the total population. Population data are presented in thousands.

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