The U.S. Census Bureau has released updated international population estimates and projections, extending demographic data through the year 2100 for 21 countries and areas. The new figures are part of the International Database (IDB), which provides detailed demographic information for over 220 countries and regions.
Countries included in this update are Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, El Salvador, Eswatini, Guatemala, Iran, Jamaica, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Togo, Tunisia, the United States, and Zambia. The update also features data for 13,671 subnational areas that are comparable to states or counties in the United States. Enhanced mapping capabilities accompany these additions.
According to the Census Bureau’s announcement: “The release also includes data for 13,671 subnational areas similar to U.S. states, counties and townships around the world, along with enhanced mapping features.”
The latest update uses new information from censuses, surveys and administrative records to refine population estimates and projections. The IDB covers indicators such as population size by sex and single year of age up to 100-plus years old. It also includes components of change like mortality rates, fertility rates and net international migration.
The International Database is periodically revised as new demographic data become available. More details about these updates can be accessed on the International Database Overview webpage at https://www.census.gov/data-tools/demo/idb/informationGateway.php.
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