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.