The world population has grown by a staggering 71 million people in 2024, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. This brings the global population to a record 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day.
The 0.9% increase in 2024 is a slight slowdown from 2023, when the world population grew by 75 million people. However, the growth rate is still significant, with an estimated 4.2 births and 2.0 deaths taking place every second worldwide in January 2025.
In the United States, the population grew by 2.6 million people in 2024, bringing the total to 341 million. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there will be one birth every 9 seconds and one death every 9.4 seconds in January 2025. International migration is expected to add one person to the U.S. population every 23.2 seconds.
KENYA’S POPULATION TO SURPASS 100 MILLION BY 2058
In Kenya, the population is expected to surpass 100 million people by the end of 2058 and reach 125 million by the end of the century. The country’s annual population growth rate is 2.28%, which is significantly higher than many other nations. The total fertility rate in Kenya has decreased over the years, from 8.1 births per woman in 1977 to 3.416 births per woman currently.
Over the past 20 years, Kenya’s population has doubled, and it is expected to continue growing rapidly in the coming years. The country’s life expectancy has increased significantly, from 48.9 years in 2006 to 64 years in 2018. The median age in Kenya is only 19.7 years, with many families having multiple children.
Although Kenya’s population growth rate is expected to slow down in the coming years, it will still be significant. The current rate of change of 2.52% annually is predicted to drop to 2.20% by 2030. During this time, the population is expected to grow from 53.5 million in 2020 to 66.96 million in 2030.
The rapid population growth in Kenya and other African countries poses significant challenges for governments and policymakers, including providing adequate housing, education, and healthcare services for the growing population.
