Total sample population, urban in United States
United States: Total sample population, urban was 261.94 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total sample population, urban in United States, 1970–2018
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2018, total sample population, urban in United States stood at 261.94 million.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total sample population, urban in United States peaked at 249.22 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 120.05 million, in 1970.
That places United States 3rd out of 99 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total sample population, urban in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 120.05 million | — |
| 1980 | 152.21 million | +26.8% |
| 1990 | 169.19 million | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 208.64 million | +23.3% |
| 2005 | 221.39 million | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 232.19 million | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 242.85 billion | +104490.1% |
| 2012 | 248.32 billion | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 249.22 billion | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 251.38 million | -99.9% |
| 2015 | 255.64 million | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 258.83 million | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 258.29 million | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 261.94 million | +1.4% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 261.94 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.79 million, 69.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total sample population, urban in United States changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +104490.1% | 232.19 million | 242.85 billion |
| 2014 | -99.9% | 249.22 billion | 251.38 million |
| 1980 | +26.8% | 120.05 million | 152.21 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 120.05 million | 120.05 million | 120.05 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 152.21 million | 152.21 million | 152.21 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 169.19 million | 169.19 million | 169.19 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 215.01 million | 208.64 million | 221.39 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 82.43 billion | 232.19 million | 249.22 billion | 9 |
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More reference data data for United States
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total sample population, urban in United States?
- Total sample population, urban in United States was 261.94 million in 2018, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total sample population, urban recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 249.22 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest total sample population, urban recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.05 million in 1970.
- How does United States rank for total sample population, urban?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 99 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total sample population, urban rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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