The Top 10 Countries Driving Future Population Growth

What We’re Showing?

This graphic shows the top 10 countries contributing the most to the next billion in population growth. Data comes from the United Nations as of September 2024.

Key Takeaways

• Already the most populous country in the world, India is projected to add 147 million people, equivalent to the entire population of Russia.
• The top 10 includes five countries in Africa and four in Asia. The U.S. is the only country outside of these two regions.
• These 10 countries are expected to contribute 49% of the population growth by 2037.