This issue of the Population and Vital Statistics Report presents data for countries or areas 1 on population size (total male and female) from the latest available census estimated total population size for 2019 or 2020 (the later available year) and the number and rate of vital events (live births deaths and infant deaths) for the latest available year within the past 15 years (2006-2020). These data are presented as reported by national statistical authorities to the Demographic Yearbook of the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. This issue also presents population estimates for 2019 and 2020 of the world and its major areas and regions.

The Population and Vital Statistics Report presents most recent data on population size (total male and female) from the latest available census of the population national official population estimates and the number and rate (births deaths and infant deaths) for the latest available year within the past 15 years. It also presents United Nations estimates of the mid-year population of the world and its major areas and regions.

As international migration gains increasing attention in policy debates understanding key trends in migration policies is crucial. This data booklet highlights current policies on immigration and emigration for 197 countries of the world drawing on data published in World Population Policies Database: The 2015 Revision. It also provides information on selected indicators related to international migration. This report describes governmental views and policy priorities related to immigration and emigration and how these have evolved along with changing international migration patterns. It provides information on levels and trends in international migration policies to influence the level of immigration policies to promote immigration of highly skilled workers policies to foster the integration of migrants into the host society including naturalization policies and other policies designed by governments in countries of origin such as policies on emigration acceptance of dual citizenship policies to encourage the return of citizens and measures to promote involvement of diaspora in countries of origin. The report also discusses issues related to irregular migration human trafficking and refugees.

The Population and Vital Statistics Report presents most recent data on population size (total male and female) from the latest available census of the population national official population estimates and the number and rate (births deaths and infant deaths) for the latest available year within the past 15 years. It also presents United Nations estimates of the mid-year population of the world and its major areas and regions.