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 Population Data

There are two main types of population data available on the web, historical data (mainly as time series, and population projections.  Most of these sites contain data on total population, crude birth and death rates, life expectancy, infant mortality and under 5 mortality, as well as a range of other data depending on the site.  Much of the historical data is also available from some of the sites listed as being multi-sector. There are also sites with free population analysis software and demographic web sites as well as links to national census offices.

Historical Data --  There are a number of sites, some of which allow searches for multiple countries and indicators over long historical periods, others which provide data as spreadsheets or printable forms for single indicators or single countries. For more details on historical population sites click here.

Population Projections -- There are three main sites which provide population projections at the country -- one developed by the World Bank, one by the United Nations and the third by the US Census Bureau. For more information click here . These pages also contain links to a number of articles discussing population projections, to access the links click here..

Links to Census Offices -- this page provides links to national census office web sites and other sites with national data. For links click here .

Software -- All software product links have been assembled on one page under Software/Tools in the directory on the side.