The world population is expected to reach 8 billion in November, according to a report Monday from the United Nations's Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Population figures are up 1 billion just 11 years after the world passed 7 billion people. The new report said eight countries will be responsible for more than half of the births: The Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Tanzania. India is also predicted to surpass China as the most populated country in the world in 2023.U.N.
"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," Guterres said in prepared remarks for the report."Reaching a global population of eight billion is a numerical landmark, but our focus must always be on people.
The milestone comes as the world is facing its slowest growth rate since 1950. Developing countries have seen a decrease in birth rates, and the United States has seen more young adults waiting longer to have children. This has shifted the average number of babies a woman in the U.S. will have from four children in the 1950s to two children in 2021.The U.S.
The U.N. also predicts the world population will cross 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and 10.4 billion in 2080.
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