United States: Population growth (annual %)
In , United States's Population growth (annual %) was 0.98.
That's up 17.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . United States ranks #108 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.98
- Trough
- 0.16
- 1-year change
- +17.4%
- 5-year change
- +89.6%
- +13.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.7%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.9764 | |
| 0.8315 | |
| 0.5757 | |
| 0.1573 | |
| 0.4084 | |
| 0.5151 | |
| 0.5864 | |
| 0.6929 | |
| 0.7856 | |
| 0.7979 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, United States's Population growth (annual %) was 0.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- United States's Population growth (annual %) rose 17.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United States rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, United States ranked #108 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does United States's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so United States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.