World population: India will replace China as the most populous nation in 2023 while world population is projected to touch 8 billion by mid-November itself.
According to a United Nations report, the global human population will reach eight billion by mid-November. Though it will slow down with regional disparities, it will continue to grow in the decades to come.
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Key takeaways from the UN report
-The population will reach eight billion on November 15, more than three times higher than the 2.5 billion global headcount in 1950.
-After a peak in the early 1960s, the world’s population growth rate has decelerated dramatically.
-The projected increase will be concentrated in just eight countries: Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Tanzania.
Current population
The current population of the world is 7.942 billion and it will reach 8 billion in mid-November, according to the report, ‘World Population Prospects 2022’, released today on World Population Day.
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“This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “At the same time, it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another,” he added.
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