Total population (SP.POP.TOTL) as published by the World Bank. It is the denominator behind the per-capita pages. Latest: 358.66 million in 2025.
From 1960 to 2025 (66 years): latest 358.66 million (2025), previous year 357.60 million (2024); low 278.02 million (1960), high 358.66 million (2025).
Population is a midyear estimate and a denominator for per-capita indicators. The summary shows the latest and previous observations rather than the average population across history. Censuses and revised estimates can change earlier observations.
World Bank: SP.POP.TOTL
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