The world population grew by over 71 million in 2024, reaching 8.09 billion people by New year’s day 2025, according to US Census Bureau estimates. This marks a 0.9% increase, a slight slowdown compared to the 75 million added in 2023. India maintained its position as the world’s most populous nation in 2024, with an estimated 1.41 billion people.
Record-breaking celebration! 8.09bn people set to ring in 2025
