World Population Projection Chart
World population to 2100 under the three UN variants, and where in that range Generation Beta lives through the peak.
The UN medium variant takes world population from 8.24 billion in 2026 to a peak of about 10.4 billion around 2085, and Generation Beta lives through that peak.
World Population Projection Chart
Frequently asked
Is the World Population Projection Chart free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
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