Years taken for the world population to double in size 837-2023

Number of years taken for the world population to double in size from selected points between 837 and 2023

CharacteristicYears taken to double
837-1534:
0.25 to 0.5 billion
697
1534-1803:
0.5 to 1 billion
260
1803-1928:
1 to 2 billion
125
1928-1975:
2 to 4 billion
47
1975-2023:
4 to 8 bilion*
48
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Years taken to double69769726026012512547474848837-1534:0.25 to 0.5 billion1534-1803:0.5 to 1 billion1803-1928:1 to 2 billion1928-1975:2 to 4 billion1975-2023:4 to 8 bilion*
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Release date

2022

Region

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837 to 2019

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