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Demographics
Welcome to Trendlines, where we explore issues shaping the world and their impacts on Canada. Our demographics section explores shifting population trends from growth rates and age distribution to migration and urbanization. This section breaks down key demographic data from credible sources to show how countries are responding to the most pressing issues facing people and places.
Key Indicators
Population (2023)
8.06 billion
Source: World Bank
Population growth (2023)
0.9%
Source: World Bank
Life expectancy at birth (2023)
73.32 years
Source: World Bank
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
In 2023, the global life expectancy reached 73.32 years, an increase of 0.36 years from 72.96 years in 2022. Among countries, Monaco had the highest life expectancy at birth at 86.3 years in 2023 while Nigeria ranked last with a life expectancy at birth averaging 54.46 years.