Which country has the highest population change?

China has the highest population change at -3,088.93 people as of 2026.

Which country has the lowest population change?

India has the lowest population change at 12,659.73 people as of 2026.

What is the global average population change?

The global average population change across 237 countries is 290.57 people as of 2026.

Absolute change in population from previous year (2026)

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Absolute change in population from previous year

Global (2026)

291

people

1950

2026

2100

Rankings at a glance

Highest · Absolute change in population from previous year (2026)

#1
India
12,659.73people
#2
Nigeria
4,928.17people
#3
Pakistan
4,126.84people
#4
Democratic Republic of the Congo
3,647.19people
#5
Ethiopia
3,445.19people
#6
Indonesia
2,133.06people
#7
Bangladesh
2,123.01people
#8
United Republic of Tanzania
2,028.31people
#9
Egypt
1,734.59people
#10
United States of America
1,714.90people

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