United States Ranks Third in World Population

332.4 Million (July 2021 Census Estimate)

The U.S. is the third most populous country globally:

1. China — ~1.412 billion
2. India — ~1.408 billion (surpassed China 2023)
3. United States — ~332 million

Next: Indonesia (276M), Pakistan (240M), Nigeria (223M), Brazil (216M).

Demographic Notes

• Growth rate: ~0.4%/yr (slowing).
• Median age: 38.5.
• Immigration drives ~80% of growth.
• Projected: 370M by 2050; India/China/Africa nations will widen gap.