United States Population
Detailed population statistics for United States. Source: UN World Population Prospects (2023 estimates).
Population
339,996,563
Capital
Washington D.C.
Continent
North America
Area
9,833,520 km²
Density
35/km²
Growth Rate
0.50%
United States in a global context
With about 339,996,563 people, United States is home to roughly 4.23% of the world's population and ranks #3 among the countries on this list. Its population density of 35/km² is below the world average of 62 people per km² (about 56% of it), across a total area of 9,833,520 km².
Growth trend
At an annual growth rate of 0.50%, United States adds roughly 1,699,983 people per year. If that rate held steady, the population would reach about 357,384,032 in ten years and double in roughly 140 years. Real growth rarely stays constant, so treat these figures as a simple projection rather than a forecast.
Compared with nearby countries in the ranking
| # | Country | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇮🇳 India | 1,428,627,663 | 0.81% |
| 2 | 🇨🇳 China | 1,425,671,352 | -0.02% |
| 3 | 🇺🇸 United States | 339,996,563 | 0.50% |
| 4 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 277,534,122 | 0.82% |
| 5 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 240,485,658 | 1.91% |