The global population reached 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day 2025, marking an increase of over 71 million people in 2024, according to estimates released by the United States Census Bureau on Monday.
The 0.9% growth recorded in 2024 shows a slight slowdown compared to 2023, which saw a population rise of 75 million. For January 2025, the Census Bureau predicts 4.2 births and 2.0 deaths will occur every second worldwide, highlighting the dynamics of population growth.
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US Growth Slows, But Remains Steady
The United States population grew by 2.6 million people in 2024, bringing the total to 341 million as the new year began. This growth is attributed to a combination of births, deaths, and net international migration.
In January 2025 alone, one birth is expected every nine seconds, while one death will occur every 9.4 seconds. Additionally, international migration will contribute one new person to the US population every 23.2 seconds. Overall, the Census Bureau estimates that the US population will grow by one person every 21.2 seconds.
Since the start of the 2020s, the US has added approximately 9.7 million people to its population, reflecting a 2.9% growth rate. This marks a notable decline from the 7.4% growth rate of the 2010s, which was the lowest since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
The latest figures underscore ongoing global population trends, with regional variations affecting the pace of growth. While developed countries experience slowing growth rates, higher fertility rates and migration continue to drive increases in emerging economies.
The Census Bureau’s projections highlight the challenges and opportunities posed by population changes, from urban planning and healthcare to migration and sustainability efforts.
