Population Trajectories of the World’s Biggest Countries (1950-2100)

Key takeaway

• This graphic visualizes the population trajectories of the world’s eight biggest countries in 2100, using the latest projections from the UN.
• India’s population will peak sometime in the 2060s, while others will continue to grow steadily all the way to the end of the century.
• China's population is expected to drop off dramatically due to economic trends and the lasting effects of its one-child policy.