What is World Population History?
World Population History animates the growth of human population over two thousand years on a world map, with milestones in history, health and technology alongside.
Free
World Population History
Watch world population grow from year 1 to today
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Animated population map over time
- Historical milestones
- Projections to 2050
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Historical population estimates
- Made by
- Population Connection (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using World Population History
- Pause on key dates to read what was happening in the world.
Who it is for
World Population History is especially useful for students and teachers.
Questions about World Population History
Is World Population History free?
Yes. World Population History is free to use.
Do I need an account to use World Population History?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is World Population History updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does World Population History get its data?
Historical population estimates.
Can I use World Population History on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to World Population History?
Similar maps include Our World in Data, 270toWin, Census Reporter and City Population. See the full list of World Population History alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about World Population History. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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