Our World in Data: World maps and charts for thousands of indicators on how the world is changing. World Population History: Watch world population grow from year 1 to today.
| Our World in Data | World Population History | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Population & Society Maps | Population & Society Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | UN, World Bank, research institutions and others | Historical population estimates |
| Made by | Global Change Data Lab (University of Oxford) | Population Connection |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Our World in Data
- World maps for thousands of indicators
- Animate change over time
- Download charts and data
What you can do with World Population History
- Animated population map over time
- Historical milestones
- Projections to 2050
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.