According to the World Population Prospects 2022, released today on World Population Day, the world population is expected to reach 8 billion by 15 November 2022, making India the world’s most populous country in 2023. “This World Population Day marks a milestone year as we anticipate the birth of the eight billionth human on Earth. An opportunity to marvel at the health advances that have increased life expectancy and significantly reduced maternal and infant mortality,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “At the same time, it’s a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the planet and a moment to consider where our mutual commitments still lie,” he added. %, the slowest increase since 1950. According to the latest UN projections, the world population could grow to about 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. It is projected to peak in the 2080s at about 10.4 billion people and remain at that level through 2100.
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