PRB World Population 2023: Data Sheet

The 2023 World Population Data Sheet, published annually by the Population Research Bureau (PRB), provides the latest data on key population, health, and environment indicators for major world regions and over 200 countries and territories. This year’s data sheet has a special focus on climate vulnerability and resilience, examining indicators such as the number of projected deaths due to temperature changes, food insecurity, and the number of internally displaced persons due to disasters. As the effects of climate change intensify, including increasing global temperatures and extreme weather events, such as flooding, population data are significant in assessing exposure and vulnerability to climate risks. The data sheet provides comprehensive data on global population trends, including birth and death rates, total fertility rates, life expectancy at birth, family planning, and more. Overall, the data sheet provides an overview of the demographic trends that shape our world of 8.01 billion people and further illuminates future projected trends. 

Chapters include:

• Chapter 1: Special Focus on Climate Vulnerability and Resilience
• Chapter 2: World
• Chapter 3: Africa
• Chapter 4: Americas
• Chapter 5: Asia
• Chapter 6: Europe
• Chapter 7: Oceania

The World Population Data Sheet is accompanied by a wide range of materials, including an interactive data portal of regional overviews and instructor resources based on the data sheet. The lesson plan, also accompanied by a PowerPoint Presentation, aims to develop students' data literacy skills and knowledge of geography, and is suitable for grades 6-12.