2088 Population

By the year 2088, the world’s population is projected to have reached approximately 10.5 billion people, though growth rates have slowed compared to the 21st century. Africa has become the most populous continent, with over 4 billion inhabitants, driven by high fertility rates in countries like Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Asia’s population, peaking mid-century, has stabilized around 4.5 billion, with India and China each maintaining populations near 1.3 billion, though India’s youthful demographic contrasts with China’s aging society. Europe’s population has declined to about 600 million due to low birth rates and an aging population, while North America, led by the United States and Mexico, has grown modestly to nearly 500 million. Latin America and the Caribbean have reached around 800 million, with Brazil and Mexico remaining the largest countries in the region. Oceania, including Australia and the Pacific Islands, has seen steady growth, reaching close to 70 million. Urbanization is nearly universal, with megacities in Africa and Asia dominating the global landscape, and migration patterns have shifted populations within and between regions, particularly toward climate-resilient areas.

Data from US Census International Database