United States Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
United States's population growth was 1.13% in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 16.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
United States's population growth stood at 1.13% in 2025, a rise of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.13% by 2025. United States ranked 104th globally.
The United States has experienced a significant decline in population growth over the past six decades, with the rate decreasing from its peak of 1.66% in 1961 to a record low of 0.16% in 2021. As of 2025, the country's population growth rate stands at 1.13%, ranking it 104th globally. This trend is comparable to that of its peer countries, such as the British Virgin Islands, which had a growth rate of 1.14% in 2025. The decline in population growth in the United States can be attributed to a combination of factors, including low fertility rates and aging population demographics. The country's population growth rate is likely to remain relatively low in the coming years, as fertility rates are expected to continue to decline and the baby boomer generation ages. A significant shift in immigration policies or fertility rates could potentially alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.50% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.31% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.13% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.13% | +0.16pp | #104 |
| 2024 | 0.98% | +0.14pp | #110 |
| 2023 | 0.83% | +0.26pp | #92 |
| 2022 | 0.58% | +0.42pp | #76 |
| 2021 | 0.16% | −0.25pp | #61 |
| 2020 | 0.41% | −0.11pp | #79 |
| 2019 | 0.52% | −0.07pp | #79 |
| 2018 | 0.59% | −0.11pp | #83 |
| 2017 | 0.69% | −0.09pp | #86 |
| 2016 | 0.79% | −0.01pp | #86 |
| 2015 | 0.80% | +0.00pp | #85 |
| 2014 | 0.80% | +0.04pp | #85 |
| 2013 | 0.76% | −0.04pp | #82 |
| 2012 | 0.80% | +0.01pp | #82 |
| 2011 | 0.79% | −0.05pp | #91 |
Analysis
United States's population growth was 1.13% in 2025, a rise of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.13% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's population growth was 1.13% in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 16.0% increase from the previous year.
United States's population growth peaked at 1.66% in 1961.
The lowest population growth in United States was 0.16% in 2021.
United States ranks 104th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's population growth is projected to reach 1.13% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of United States in 2025 was 1.13%. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_population-growth,
title = {United States Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}