The main results are presented in a series of excel files displaying key demographic indicators for each. The 2012 revision, methodology of the united nations population estimates and projections with each revision of world population prospects wpp the united nations population division. For further details about the new extended models, see and. Peak ratio of aged people of asia total is equivalent to the level of japan of about 40 years ago. Visual impairment and blindness 2010 world health organization. The projections can lead to costly policy adjustments, which in turn can cause political and economic turmoil. Most of the poorest countries, especially in subsaharan africa, are characterised by rapid growth of more than 2%. Adolescents and youth dashboard unfpa united nations. Folder, major group, sub group, files click to download, description.
Extended dataset population studies revised by united nations isbn. The 2012 revision, key findings and advance tables population in developing countries still young currently the population of the less developed regions is still young, with children under age 15 accounting with 26 per cent of the population and young persons aged 15 to 24 accounting for a further 17 per cent. In 2006, about 50% of the worlds population was urban, but they consumed twothirds of the total energy used and emitted more than 70% of the. World population prospects the 2010 revision, volume i comprehensive tables this report presents the 2010 revision of the population estimates and projections prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. To maintain a replacement population, the necessary fertility rate is 2. World bank estimates based on united nations, department of economic and social affairs, population division 2017. The standard output of the 2010 revision does not, however, include fully probabilistic projections. Heilig chief patrick gerland, kirill andreev, nan li, danan gu, thomas spoorenberg sarada ravinuthala, chandra yamarthy, neena koshy united nations, department of economic and social affairs desa population division population estimates and projections section. With each revision of world population prospects wpp the united nations population division. The 2009 revision presents estimates and projections of the total, urban and rural populations of the. This report presents the 2010 revision of the population estimates and projections. Users can change variables such as population, population density, location, date and variant in the basic panel to obtain basic output while a second panel allows users to obtain more detailed information such as median age, total fertility rate and population by age. Demographic statistics, 4 united nations statistical division.
The world population prospects allows users to change variables to learn about population prospects in the world. Official symbols of united nations documents are composed of capital letters combined with numbers, as illustrated in the above citation. Population prospects 2019, the latest global demographic estimates. These documents do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the secretariat of the united nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or.
The 2010 revision breaks new ground in the production of population projections. Global population trends and policy options the lancet. The proportion of children below the age of 15 in 2010 was 40. The 2019 revision of the world population prospects was prepared by a team led by patrick gerland, including. The 2019 revision of the world population prospects is the twentysixth edition of the united nations. The 2010 revision constitutes the twenty second round of the global population estimates and projections produced by the population division since 1951 and it breaks new ground in the production of population projections. List of countries by population united nations wikipedia. The population division is grateful for the contributions made by these entities and accepts responsibility for any errors in the manipulation or interpretation of the information provided. Because of world population ageing during 200010, the number of people with peripheral artery disease increased by 235% globally, from 164 million cases in the year 2000 to 202 million in 2010. The 2010 revision 2011a brought heightened attention to population growth over the coming decades. Past, current and projected future population growth is outlined. This dataset is a mosaic of all worldpop country level african datasets resampled to 1km resolution. The 2006 revision the hivaids epidemic continues to spread. United nations, department of economic and social affairs, population division 2017.
Between 20002005 and 20102015, underfive mortality fell by more than 30%. Although hiv prevalence in some countries has been revised downward on. The 2012 revision, key findings and advance tables population in developing countries still young currently the population of the less developed regions is still young, with children under age 15 accounting for 28 per cent of the population and young persons aged 15 to 24 accounting for a further 18 per cent. United nations world population prospects population division. For the first time, projections are carried out up to 2100, instead of 2050 as previously. World population prospects, the 2015 revision european. The 2008 revision in both the more and the less developed regions, the number of people in the main working ages, 25 to 59, is at an all time high. Previous revisions presented country projections only for the period ending in 2050. United nations 2010 world population prospects the 2010. World population prospects the 2010 revision, volume i comprehensive tables this report presents the 2010 revision of the population estimates and projections prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of. The population division has pursued its endeavour to develop probabilistic projections for all countries and areas of the world, which was initiated. World population prospects united nations population division.
The population division has pursued its endeavour to develop probabilistic projections for all countries and areas of the world, which was initiated in the 2010 revision with the projections of fertility. United nations, department of economic and social affairs, population division, world population prospects. The 2012 revision, methodology of the united nations population estimates and projections. Most of the poorest countries, especially in subsaharan africa, are characterised by rapid growth of more than 2% per year. Population of the world, major development groups and major areas, 1950, 1975, 2009 and 2050, according to different variants population millions population in 2050 millions major area 1950 1975 2009 low medium high constant. According to the 2019 revision of the world population prospects the total population was 25,216,267 in 2018, compared to only 4 466 000 in 1950. Percentage of women, aged 2024, who were married before age 18 or 15. World population prospects population division united nations. World population prospects 2019 highlights united nations. In 2006, about 50% of the world s population was urban, but they consumed twothirds of the total energy used and emitted more than 70% of the.
The 2010 revision of the world population prospects is the twentysecond round of global demographic estimates and projections. The 2012 revision of world population prospects represents the latest global demographic estimates and projections prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. The 2010 revision of the world population prospects is the twentysecond round of global demographic estimates and projections undertaken by the population division of desa. It is the first standard revision to include projections up to 2100 for all countries and areas of the world. Learn more to embed this file in your language if available use the lang parameter with the appropriate language code, e.
In both the more and the less developed regions, the number of people in the main working ages, 25 to 59, is at an all time high. For further details about the results of the 2019 revision, see. Barring a calamitous pandemic, a further increase in the worlds population from 7 to between 8. This was created according to world population prospects. The 2019 revision of world population prospects is the twentysixth round of.
Population, female nigeria world bank staff estimates using the world bank s total population and agesex distributions of the united nations population divisions world population prospects. The age groups in which the increase was particularly striking were those at older ages. Population growth and the global health workforce crisis. The 2019 revision of the world population prospects is the twentysixth edition of the united nations population.
The projections indicate that the world population is expected to reach 7 billion on 31 october 2011. This report presents the highlights of the results of the 2010 revision of the official united nations population estimates and projections prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social. The 2010 revision of the world population prospects is the twentysecond round of global. Asia is forecasted to become an aging society with 7% of aged people in 2010 and an aged society with 14%.
World bank estimates based on weighted 2017 undpworld bankec regional roma survey data. Rapid population growth is a threat to wellbeing in the poorest countries, whereas very low fertility increasingly threatens the future welfare of many developed countries. The 2017 revision the current world population of 7. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. United nations ilibrary world population prospects. Jul 29, 2011 projections of population size, growth rates, and age distribution, although extending to distant horizons, shape policies today for the economy, environment, and government programs such as public pensions and health care. The 2012 revision, highlights and advance tables from 61 per cent in 20 to 52 in 2050 and then reach 50 per cent in. The 2006 revision iii preface this report presents the highlights from the results of the 2006 revision of the official world population estimates and projections prepared by the united nations department of economic and social affairs population division. United nations 2010 world population prospects the 2010 revision from econ 101 at harrison college. The 2017 revision of the world population prospects is the twentyfifth round of official united nations population estimates and projections, which have been prepared.
The 2010 revision constitutes the twenty second round of the global population estimates and projections produced by the. Users can change variables such as population, population density, location, date and variant in the basic panel to obtain basic output while a second panel allows users. This web site contains data tables, figures, maps, analyses and technical notes from the current revision of the world population prospects. Interactive data, excel and csv files have been updated accordingly. World population prospects population division united. Download center united nations population division. The world is ageing both at an individual and population level and this ageing produces challenges and opportunities for governments and citizens across the globe leeson and harper, 2006, 2007a, b and c, 2008.
The mapping of global trends in population growth from 200510 shows four distinct patterns. These documents do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the secretariat of the united nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the. The 2019 revision of world population prospects is the twentysixth round of official united nations population estimates and projections that have been prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. This is a list of countries and other inhabited areas of the world by total population, based on estimates published by the united nations in the 2019 revision of world population prospects. World bank estimates based on weighted 2017 undp world bankec regional roma survey data. Projected growth of the global population today, the worlds population continues to grow, albeit more slowly than in the recent past. The number of countries with a significant number of infected people in the 2006 revision is 62, up from 60 in the 2004 revision and 53 in the 2002 revision.
The united nations projects global population to grow from. In addition, the world is also becoming increasingly urbanised with more and more people living in urban settings. When examining the demographics of specific highincome countries, the situation looks even more disconcerting. The information is essential to guide policies aimed at achieving the new sustainable development goals. World population prospects the 2012 revision united nations. Oct 20, 2010 cities are gluttons when it comes to resources. World population prospects the 2010 revision gerhard k.