Global Population Shift: Nigeria and Pakistan Experience Significant Growth

A recent report from the World Bank has revealed a significant shift in the global population landscape, with Nigeria and Pakistan experiencing substantial growth over the past six decades.

According to the data, in 1960, the United Kingdom had the largest population among the listed countries, with 52.4 million people. Bangladesh, Italy, France, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ukraine followed, with populations ranging from 51.8 million to 42.8 million.

However, by 2023, the population dynamics had changed dramatically. Pakistan had taken the top spot, with a population of 247.5 million, followed closely by Nigeria, with a population of 227.9 million. Bangladesh, which had the second-largest population in 1960, had grown to 171.5 million people, while the United Kingdom’s population had increased to 68.4 million.

The report highlights the significant growth experienced by Nigeria and Pakistan, with both countries more than quadrupling their populations since 1960. This growth has major implications for the global economy, resource allocation, and social services.

The top 7 countries by population in 1960 and 2023 are:

1960:

1. United Kingdom – 52.4 million

2. Bangladesh – 51.8 million

3. Italy – 50.2 million

4. France – 47.4 million

5. Pakistan – 45.7 million

6. Nigeria – 45.1 million

7. Ukraine – 42.8 million

2023:

1. Pakistan – 247.5 million

2. Nigeria – 227.9 million

3. Bangladesh – 171.5 million

4. United Kingdom – 68.4 million

5. France – 68.3 million

6. Italy – 59.0 million

7. Ukraine – 37.7 million

The data was sourced from the World Bank, via #Statisense.