Note: this is a series, so you can find earlier editions for older information. See the Country Profile link at the bottom of the page. Note also the links at the left-hand menu bar - be sure to click on Databases and Datasets!

A no-governmental organization (NGO)

Possibly useful for developing countries

Try the Research Publication by Country page here

use this to create population pyramids and get other info - note the drop down menu!
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"The WorldPop project aims to meet these needs through the provision of detailed and open access population distribution datasets built using transparent approaches." Examples of different kinds of population graphics

Includes datasets on Population Policies, Trends in Migration, Marriage, Fertility, and Contraception as well as urbanization.
Important! The Population Policies dataset is avaialble in a better, interactive form, at http://esa.un.org/PopPolicy/about_database.aspx. Be sure to look at the links in the sidebar, especially the Helpful Links link!

from the United Nations Population Division's Department of Economic and Social Affairs
May require Microsoft Silverlight to be installed