A line graph titled "Population growth rate, 1950 to 2100" showing a decline in global population growth rate over time, with projections extending to 2100.

Line graph showing global population growth rate declining from over 2% in the 1960s to projected negative growth by 2100.

Population growth rate, 1950 to 2100 Population growth rate takes births, deaths and migration into account. Future projections are based on the UN medium scenario. Our World in Data 2.5% 2% 1.5% 1% 0.5% 0% -0.5% 1950 1980 2000 2020 2040 2060 2080 2100 World Data source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) OurWorldInData.org/population-growth | CC BY