The world’s population is expected to hit eight billion by November 15, according to the UN. India will overtake China as the world’s most populated country in 2023, according to a report.
The projection was made public in the UN World Population Prospects 2022 report, which was released on July 11 this year on World Population Day. However, it is now gaining popularity as the projected deadline approaches. The agency also stated that global population growth fell below one percent in 2020 for the first time since 1950.
According to the report, just eight nations—Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Tanzania—will account for more than half of the projected population growth up to 2050.
According to the most recent UN predictions, the world’s population might reach 8.5 billion people in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, peak at 10.4 billion in 2080, and remain at that level until 2100.
As a result of recent fertility drops, the majority of sub-Saharan African countries, as well as some areas of Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, have seen a “demographic dividend.” This rise in the proportion of people in working age (between 25 and 64) offers a chance for per capita economic growth to accelerate.
“This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognise our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is quoted as saying in the report.
The role of sustainability and sustainable goals were also discussed by the UN Secretary General. At the same time, he continued, “It is a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another and a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet.”