Editing What is the population of Earth

As of 2025, the global population is approximately 8.2 billion. Here's a breakdown of population by region and the most populous countries in each region:

=== 1. Asia (Approx. 60% of the world's population) ===
Asia remains the most populous continent, with countries like China, India, and Indonesia leading in numbers.

* '''China''': ~1.44 billion
* '''India''': ~1.43 billion (India is expected to surpass China in population soon)
* '''Indonesia''': ~276 million
* '''Pakistan''': ~243 million
* '''Bangladesh''': ~176 million

Asia is also home to some smaller but highly populous countries such as Japan and the Philippines.

=== 2. Africa (Approx. 17% of the world’s population) ===
Africa's population has been growing rapidly, and it is expected to continue to rise significantly in the coming decades.

* '''Nigeria''': ~223 million
* '''Ethiopia''': ~126 million
* '''Egypt''': ~109 million
* '''Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)''': ~107 million
* '''Tanzania''': ~75 million

Many countries in Africa, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, have high growth rates.

=== 3. Europe (Approx. 7.5% of the world’s population) ===
Europe’s population is aging and growing at a slower pace. Several countries are experiencing population decline due to low birth rates and high emigration.

* '''Russia''': ~145 million
* '''Germany''': ~83 million
* '''United Kingdom''': ~67 million
* '''France''': ~67 million
* '''Italy''': ~60 million

=== 4. Latin America & the Caribbean (Approx. 8% of the world’s population) ===
The population in Latin America is diverse, with countries like Brazil and Mexico having the largest populations in the region.

* '''Brazil''': ~214 million
* '''Mexico''': ~137 million
* '''Colombia''': ~55 million
* '''Argentina''': ~46 million
* '''Peru''': ~34 million

=== 5. North America (Approx. 5% of the world’s population) ===
North America, especially the United States, has a smaller share of the global population but remains highly influential.

* '''United States''': ~335 million
* '''Canada''': ~39 million
* '''Mexico''' (also considered part of Latin America, but often included in North America): ~137 million

=== 6. Oceania (Approx. 0.5% of the world’s population) ===
Oceania has a relatively small population but includes Australia, one of the world’s developed nations.

* '''Australia''': ~26 million
* '''Papua New Guinea''': ~9 million
* '''New Zealand''': ~5 million

=== Summary of Global Population by Region: ===

* '''Asia''': ~4.9 billion (60% of global population)
* '''Africa''': ~1.4 billion (17% of global population)
* '''Europe''': ~740 million (7.5% of global population)
* '''Latin America & the Caribbean''': ~660 million (8% of global population)
* '''North America''': ~380 million (5% of global population)
* '''Oceania''': ~45 million (0.5% of global population)

These numbers reflect the most populous countries in each region, but the overall population trends can change over time due to birth rates, migration patterns, and other factors.