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The Worldby the numbers

The planet as live, moving numbers — how many of us there are, and how fast it changes. About 8.2 billion people on Earth as of 2025, across 217 flags and 6 continents.

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🔥 Popular nowLive counterWorld population, live8,215,424,893 people, liveOpen →Every flagFlags of the world217 national flagsOpen →🔥 Popular nowBiggest citiesLargest cities in the world24.9M Shanghai, biggestOpen →United StatesLargest US cities8.6M New York, biggestOpen →
World Bank · UN · NCD-RisCLatest year per metricEvery figure sourced

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Frequently asked questions

What is the world's population right now?

About 8,215,424,893 people as of 2025 — see the live world population counter with the exact formula.

How many countries are there in the world?

195 sovereign states — 193 UN members plus 2 observers. Us, by Numbers tracks 217 countries and territories in total.

How fast is the world's population growing?

By roughly 70 million people a year — watch it move on the live counter.

Where does this data come from?

The World Bank and United Nations — every figure is dated and sourced on its page.

What else can I explore here?

Country rankings across seven measures, side-by-side country comparisons, and a full profile for every country.