Most demographic data is hidden in spreadsheets, behind complex APIs, or inside cumbersome tools. World Population Review's goal is to make this data more accessible through graphs, charts, analysis and visualizations. We also strive to present the most recent information available, and develop our own projections based on recent growth.

Our Expertise and Team

Our team of experts has years of experience in the field of population research and analysis. We are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information to our users.

Founder and Key Team Members

Our dedicated team of professionals spans the globe, each bringing unique expertise and perspectives to our work.

Our diverse backgrounds and skills enable us to collate and analyze data with a global outlook, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the information we provide.

Shane Fulmer

Founder/CEO

Daniel Stout

Senior Developer

Eric Bratcher

Research Team Lead

Jasenka Djakovic

Senior Researcher

Nina Djurdjev

Senior Researcher

Joy Stutts

Content Editor

Our Story

What started as a small site in 2013 has grown into something remarkable. From our first million pageviews that year, we've expanded to serve over 100 million readers annually - a testament to the value we create for our growing community.

The Beginning

World Population Review started in 2013 as a blog focused on demographic topics, but without the comprehensive population data that defines the site today. The early version was simple: blog posts discussing population trends and demographic issues, before we began incorporating actual datasets. Despite its basic beginnings, the site reached a million pageviews in that first year - revealing significant public interest in understanding population trends, even in blog format. This early response helped shape our eventual transition toward becoming a data-driven population resource.

Growth Over Time

The site's evolution was driven by a clear insight: readers wanted reliable, up-to-date population data they could easily access and understand. We began systematically incorporating datasets, building data pipelines, and developing visualization tools. This shift from blog posts to comprehensive data transformed World Population Review into a trusted reference, growing from one million to over 100 million annual pageviews. Along the way, we expanded beyond population statistics to cover economics, geography, and social trends - always anchored in solid data.

Looking Ahead

Our focus remains on expanding what makes World Population Review valuable: reliable, accessible data. We're developing new interactive visualizations to help users better understand demographic trends, incorporating additional datasets beyond population statistics, and continuously improving site usability. These enhancements will help our growing audience of researchers, students, and curious minds better understand the numbers that shape our world.

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