What is the current estimated global population as of 2022?
The estimated global population as of 2022 was about 8.02 billion people. One widely cited year-by-year estimate puts the 2022 world population at 8,021,407,192.
Quick context
The UN says the world reached 8 billion on November 15, 2022, so “as of 2022” is usually rounded to about 8 billion. Another common source gives a more exact 2022 estimate of 8,021,407,192.
In table form
| Measure | Estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rounded global population in 2022 | About 8 billion | |
| More exact 2022 estimate | 8,021,407,192 |
