Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
United States Demographics - Statistics & Facts
With a population of more than 330 million people, the United States is the third most populous country in the world. The U.S. is considered a demographically advanced society, with low fertility and mortality rates, although its birth rate is slightly higher than its death rate, which maintains natural population growth. Despite being the wealthiest country in the world, life expectancy from birth is around 77 years in the United States, which puts it outside of the top 50 countries - this has even dropped in some recent years, and the decline has been attributed to high rates of obesity, barriers to healthcare access, and unhealthy lifestyle choices. High rates of drug use (illegal and prescription) and gun violence are also considered major obstacles to progress. Nonetheless, the United States’ population is expected to continue growing naturally throughout the remainder of the century, in contrast to many other more developed countries, and is predicted to be over 430 million by 2100.
