🗺 World Map

The world map visualises Total Population (persons) for 2023, shading each country by value so regional patterns stand out at a glance. Use the year slider to replay the data back to 1960, and click any country to load its historical trend.

📈 Over Time

The line chart tracks Total Population (persons) over time for a custom set of countries or regions. Add or remove countries with the selector above the chart. Inflection points often reveal recessions, policy reforms, or major global events.

🏆 Ranking

The ranking chart shows most populous countries as of 2023 (or the latest available year). The default view covers the top 20 countries; expand to the full global ranking with the "Show all countries" button.

In 2023, India led the world in total population at 1.44B, followed by China (1.41B) and United States (336.8M). Tuvalu ranked last at 9,816 — 146,503× below India.