Population and Vital Statistics Report 2026: Data Available As of 1 January 2026

In-depth demographic data is presented with figures on overall and gender-specific populations derived from recent censuses and estimates. Vital statistics, including live births, deaths, and infant mortality rates over the past 15 years, reflect information reported by national statistical authorities for numerous regions. The Population and Vital Statistics Report presents data for countries or areas on population size (total, male, and female) from the latest available census, estimated total population size for the latest available year, and the number and rate of vital events (live births, deaths, and infant deaths) for the latest available year within the past 15 years. These data are presented as reported by national statistical authorities to the Demographic Yearbook of the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.