63 Countries Have Already Reached Peak Population 🌍

Key Takeaways

• China, Germany, and Japan have all reached peak population by 2024.
• Across 48 countries, populations are projected to peak between 2025 and 2054, representing 10% of the world population.
• Meanwhile, 126 countries are forecast to grow through 2054, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and America.

Shifting Population Dynamics

Countries are growing (or declining) at different levels due to factors like fertility rates, mortality, and immigration.

The UN's latest population prospects finds that more than a quarter of the global population live in countries that are shrinking in population size.

On the other hand, immigration will be a primary driver of population growth in countries like the U.S. and Canada, while high fertility rates and younger demographics are set to propel growth in Angola, Somalia, and Niger.