North America recorded 274,663,001 people in 1961 and 600,876,349 in 2021, a change of +119%. Census figures compared side by side, every number sourced.
| Measure | 1961 | 2021 | Between | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 274,663,001 | 600,876,349 | +119% | |
| Child deaths before age 5 | 6.9% | 1.2% | −82% | |
| CO2 emissions per person | 11.7 | 10.3 | −12% |