Population by continent
How the world’s six regions compare today and out to 2100. Asia is still the most populous by far, but Africa is the engine of this century’s growth, set to roughly double while Europe shrinks. Tap any region for its full profile.
| Continent | Today | 2100 | % of world now | % of world 2100 | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 4.85 billion | 4.62 billion | 59% | 45% | 2054 |
| Africa | 1.57 billion | 3.81 billion | 19% | 37% | 2100 |
| Europe | 744 million | 593 million | 9% | 6% | Past peak |
| Latin America & the Caribbean | 670 million | 615 million | 8% | 6% | 2053 |
| Northern America | 389 million | 475 million | 5% | 5% | 2100 |
| Oceania | 46.9 million | 72.8 million | 1% | 1% | 2100 |
Asia-5% by 2100
4.85 billion → 4.62 billion
51 countries & territories
Africa+143% by 2100
1.57 billion → 3.81 billion
58 countries & territories
Europe-20% by 2100
744 million → 593 million
50 countries & territories
Latin America & the Caribbean-8% by 2100
670 million → 615 million
50 countries & territories
Northern America+22% by 2100
389 million → 475 million
5 countries & territories
Oceania+55% by 2100
46.9 million → 72.8 million
23 countries & territories
Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Full sources & licence →