The current estimated world population in 2025 is approximately 8.19 billion people. This reflects a growth rate of about 0.9% from the previous year, 2024. The global population continues to increase but at a slowing growth rate compared to past decades.
Additional context on world population
- The global population reached 8 billion in November 2022.
- Projections estimate the population may reach around 9.7 billion by 2050 and potentially stabilize or decline thereafter.
- The two most populous countries as of 2025 are India, with about 1.46 billion people, surpassing China, which is at about 1.42 billion people.
Thus, as of 2025, there are around 8.19 billion people living on Earth.
