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We live in a world of 7 billion people, living in seven continents and more than 200 countries. Though family size (fertility) continues to decline in most places, our numbers are projected to rise for years to come. This dashboard allows you to take a closer look at the world population in 2011 and beyond: Check out populations by region or country. Look at the proportion of young and old. See what various paths the future population growth may take.

Getting Started: The Stories Behind 7 Billion

These short videos can show you how you can use the dashboards to learn more about our world of 7 billion.

A Younger World That Is Also Ageing

Paradoxically, our growing world is both younger and older than ever before.

Seven Billion and Counting

Projecting future population is a very uncertain business

Insights for a World at 7 Billion

Explore the relationship between social and economic indicators