The global population landscape is set to experience a significant shift, as some countries grapple with dramatic declines while others anticipate major growth. New analysis from the World Population ...

As of July 1, 2025, the world population stands at an estimated 8.12 billion people, with a new person added approximately every 16 seconds, factoring in births, deaths, and net migration. Population ...

Population growth significantly influences economies, cultures, and politics worldwide. As urbanisation rises and birth rates shift, the balance of global power continues to evolve. Understanding ...

Muslims are the world’s second-largest religious group and the fastest-growing major religion. They make up the vast majority of the population in the Middle East-North Africa region. In all other ...

Christians are the world’s largest religious group, and they are a majority in every region except the Asia-Pacific and Middle East-North Africa regions. But they are shrinking as a share of the ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. About 1 in 4 people in the world—1.9 billion people—are ...