Sample Data & Results
Historical population data and model comparisons
| Year | Population | Growth Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,318,448 | 0.00% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 1960 | 3,119,430 | 3.18% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 1970 | 4,281,671 | 2.95% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 1980 | 5,720,438 | 3.01% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 1990 | 7,686,401 | 2.60% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 2000 | 9,891,136 | 2.81% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 2010 | 13,792,086 | 3.56% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 2020 | 18,927,715 | 2.98% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 2022 | 20,017,675 | 2.80% | UN World Population Prospects |
| 2023 | 20,569,737 | 2.76% | UN World Population Prospects |
| Year | Actual Population | Predicted (Exponential) | Difference | Error % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,318,448 | 2,318,448 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 3,119,430 | 3,129,577 | +10,147 | 0.33% |
| 1970 | 4,281,671 | 4,224,488 | -57,183 | 1.34% |
| 1980 | 5,720,438 | 5,702,462 | -17,976 | 0.31% |
| 1990 | 7,686,401 | 7,697,518 | +11,117 | 0.14% |
| 2000 | 9,891,136 | 10,390,563 | +499,427 | 5.05% |
| 2010 | 13,792,086 | 14,025,793 | +233,707 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 18,927,715 | 18,932,840 | +5,125 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 20,017,675 | 20,103,582 | +85,907 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 20,569,737 | 20,715,827 | +146,090 | 0.71% |
2030 Projection
25,551,722
Exponential growth model prediction
Carrying Capacity
5,374,182,539,013
Maximum population capacity
Time to Reach Capacity
~2100
Estimated based on logistic model