The current world population as of May 2025 is approximately 8.22 billion people, according to the most recent United Nations estimates compiled by Worldometer
. The global population surpassed 8 billion in mid-November 2022 and continues to grow, though the growth rate has been declining in recent decades
. Projections indicate the population may reach between 9 and 10 billion by 2050 and possibly 10 to 12 billion by the end of the 21st century, with growth rates approaching zero by then
. India is currently the most populous country with over 1.64 billion people, followed by China with about 1.42 billion, though China’s population is slightly contracting while India’s continues to grow
. The world population count is based on data from national censuses, birth and death records, and migration statistics, adjusted and projected by the United Nations Population Division
. In summary:
- Current world population (2025): ~8.22 billion
- Most populous countries: India (~1.64 billion), China (~1.42 billion)
- Projected population by 2050: 9–10 billion
- Population data sources: censuses, vital statistics, migration data, UN projections
This figure represents the total number of humans currently alive worldwide.
