Total sample population in United States
United States: Total sample population was 316.74 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
316.74 million
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
3rd
of 110 countries
All-time high
307.21 billion
in 2013
All-time low
197.51 million
in 1970
Years of data
14
1970–2018
Total sample population in United States, 1970–2018
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2018, total sample population in United States stood at 316.74 million.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total sample population in United States peaked at 307.21 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 197.51 million, in 1970.
United States ranks 3rd of 110 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 197.51 million | 197.51 million | 197.51 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 221.29 million | 221.29 million | 221.29 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 241.30 million | 241.30 million | 241.30 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 281.00 million | 273.60 million | 288.40 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 101.78 billion | 301.36 million | 307.21 billion | 9 |
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More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- 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)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- 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 in United States?
- Total sample population in United States was 316.74 million in 2018, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total sample population recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 307.21 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest total sample population recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.51 million in 1970.
- How does United States rank for total sample population?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 110 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total sample population rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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