Higher or Lower
One country versus another — does the next one have a higher or lower population? Keep your streak alive as long as you can.
How to play
- Look at the two countries shown — the first one's population is revealed.
- Decide whether the second country's population is higher or lower.
- Guess right and the second country becomes the new benchmark — the streak continues.
- One wrong guess ends the run. Beat your best streak!
About the game
Higher or Lower is a fast, addictive test of how well you know the world's populations. It mixes giants like India, China and the United States with countries you might underestimate — how many can you get in a row? Every round is drawn from real population data, so you'll pick up a feel for global demographics as you play.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Higher or Lower?
We show you two countries. You decide whether the second country has a higher or lower population than the first. Get it right and your streak continues; get it wrong and the game ends. There's no limit — see how long a streak you can build.
Which countries have the highest populations?
India and China each have over 1.4 billion people, followed by the United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria and Brazil. Together the top ten account for well over half of the world's population.
Is Higher or Lower free to play?
Yes — it's completely free, with no sign-up. Your best streak is saved on your device so you can try to beat it any time.