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United States

United States's population is 341,784,857 (2025) — the 3rd-largest in the world and the 1st-largest in North America, growing by about 1,781,060 people a year.

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Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing341,784,857 (World Bank, 2025) + +1,781,060/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · method: estimated, annual · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 24 on Earth

United States Facts at a Glance

Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
341,784,857
World rank
#3
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
37.4 / km²
9,147,420 km² land area
GDP / capita
$90,027
#1 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 24 people on Earth lives in United States

United States's Population Growth

Yes — United States's population rose by 1,781,060 people (+0.52%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.6 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

You, in United States

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United States Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Population density2025
37.4 people / km²
9,147,420 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
39.5 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
78.9 years
M 76.5 · F 81.4
Average height2019
176.9 cm (male)
female 163.3 cm
Homicide rate2023
5.8 per 100,000
#133 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
7.0 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
80.2 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.6 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+1,230,663 people
positive in latest year

United States in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population341,784,857 people
#3 / 217
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GDP$30.77T
#1 / 186
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Life expectancy78.9 years
#61 / 217
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Average height176.9 cm (male)
#48 / 200
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Cleanest air6.97 µg/m³ PM2.5
#25 / 200
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Safest countries5.8 homicides / 100k
#133 / 196
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Most dangerous5.8 homicides / 100k
#62 / 196
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PopulationGDPLife expectancyAverage heightCleanest airSafest countriesMost dangerous
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.
177,960,935219,771,378261,581,820303,392,263345,202,706196019761993200920251960: 180,671,0001965: 194,303,0001970: 205,052,0001975: 215,973,0001980: 227,225,0001985: 237,924,0001990: 249,623,0001995: 266,278,0002000: 282,162,4112005: 295,516,5992010: 309,378,2272015: 321,815,1212020: 331,578,1042025: 341,784,857
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 171,737,769Female — 170,047,087
0-4 · Male: 9,359,6060-4 · Female: 8,921,2330-45-9 · Male: 9,954,8185-9 · Female: 9,477,7115-910-14 · Male: 10,658,12010-14 · Female: 10,070,44710-1415-19 · Male: 11,568,39915-19 · Female: 10,899,63815-1920-24 · Male: 11,702,27320-24 · Female: 10,994,89220-2425-29 · Male: 11,526,51525-29 · Female: 10,756,79625-2930-34 · Male: 12,201,02230-34 · Female: 11,388,11130-3435-39 · Male: 12,250,88135-39 · Female: 11,477,61535-3940-44 · Male: 11,751,48240-44 · Female: 11,095,15640-4445-49 · Male: 10,807,69745-49 · Female: 10,309,33645-4950-54 · Male: 10,270,59050-54 · Female: 9,911,29150-5455-59 · Male: 10,282,53955-59 · Female: 10,106,93855-5960-64 · Male: 10,535,08560-64 · Female: 10,661,91560-6465-69 · Male: 9,583,37965-69 · Female: 10,159,43765-6970-74 · Male: 7,678,38570-74 · Female: 8,580,87770-7475-79 · Male: 5,743,43475-79 · Female: 6,752,28775-7980+ · Male: 5,863,54480+ · Female: 8,483,40780+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
1
New York City
8,804,190
2
Los Angeles
3,820,914
3
Brooklyn
2,736,074
4
Chicago
2,664,452
5
Queens
2,316,841
6
Houston
2,314,157
7
Phoenix
1,650,070
8
Philadelphia
1,573,916
9
San Antonio
1,526,656
10
Manhattan
1,487,536
11
San Diego
1,404,452
12
The Bronx
1,385,108

Where is United States Located?

Capital
Washington
Currency
Dollar (USD)
Language(s)
English, Spanish, HAW, French
Region
North America
Continent
23 countries in North America →
Land area
9,147,420 km²
Area (GeoNames)
9,629,091 km²
Borders
3 countries
Shares a border with
CanadaMexicoCuba
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Explore United States in Every Ranking

Jump straight to the full world table for any of these indicators.
#3
Population
341,784,857 people · of 217
#1
GDP
$30.77T · of 186
#61
Life expectancy
78.9 years · of 217
#48
Average height
176.9 cm (male) · of 200
#25
Cleanest air
6.97 µg/m³ PM2.5 · of 200
#133
Safest countries
5.8 homicides / 100k · of 196

Frequently asked

What is the population of United States?
United States's population is 341,784,857 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #3 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in United States?
341,784,857 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is United States's population density?
37.4 people per km², based on a land area of 9,147,420 km².
What is United States ranked in population worldwide?
#3 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in United States?
78.9 years on average (2024) — 76.5 for men, 81.4 for women.
What is United States's GDP?
$30.77T, ranking #1 of 186 economies we track — $90,027 per capita.
Why is United States's population so large?
United States is the world's #3-most populous country, home to 341,784,857 people (2025) — about 4.2%% of the world's population lives here.

Sources

World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
data.worldbank.org →
NCD-RisC / The Lancet
CC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
ncdrisc.org →
GeoNames
CC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport
geonames.org →