United States Population
North America · 3rd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
343,861,966
The population of United States is about 343,861,966 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 343 million for 2026 as a whole — 4.14% of the world's people.
United States is one of the ten most populous countries on Earth (3rd). Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.47% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 373 million. Since 1960 (181 million) it has grown by 90%. Population density is 38 people per square kilometre. 80% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
343 million
Yearly change
+0.47%
World rank
3rd
Share of world
4.14%
Density
38/km²
Land area
9,147,420 km²
Life expectancy
78.9 yrs
Births per woman
1.63
Population of United States, 1960–2050
United States population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 180,671,000 | — | 20 |
| 1970 | 205,052,000 | +1.17% | 22 |
| 1980 | 227,225,000 | +0.96% | 25 |
| 1990 | 249,623,000 | +1.14% | 27 |
| 2000 | 282,162,411 | +1.12% | 31 |
| 2010 | 309,378,227 | +0.85% | 34 |
| 2020 | 331,578,104 | +0.41% | 36 |
| 2024 | 340,003,797 | +0.96% | 37 |
| 2026proj. | 343,382,784 | +0.47% | 38 |
| 2030proj. | 349,387,552 | +0.42% | 38 |
| 2040proj. | 362,546,400 | +0.33% | 40 |
| 2050proj. | 373,097,696 | +0.26% | 41 |
United States vs Bangladesh
United States has 1.9 times as many people as Bangladesh (178 million). Bangladesh is 36.4 times more densely populated.
United States population: questions and answers
What is the population of United States in 2026?
About 343,382,784 (343 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is United States's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.47% a year (2026).
What is the population density of United States?
About 38 people per km², with a land area of 9,147,420 km².
What will the population of United States be in 2050?
About 373 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of United States?
Washington, D.C..
What is the life expectancy in United States?
78.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.