World to Have 700 Million Fewer People by 2100 Than Estimated: World Population Prospects 2024
The latest report from the United Nations, the World Population Prospects 2024, reveals a significant adjustment in global demographic projections. According to the report, the world is expected to have 700 million fewer people by the end of the century than previously estimated. Summarized Insights: • Global population expected to peak at 10.3 billion by mid-2080s, declining to 10.2 billion by 2100. • Fertility rates dropping globally, influenced by education and contraceptive access. • India's population to grow until mid-2060s despite crossing replacement fertility rate. • Challenges include ageing populations and healthcare demands; opportunities in economic growth. This revision highlights a critical shift in population dynamics driven by declining fertility rates and changing demographic trends across the globe. The current global population stands at 8.2 billion and is projected to peak around the mid-2080s at approximately 10.3 billion....
