We live in a demographically divided world. The populations of some countries today are young on average and growing rapidly, while those of other countries are older and growing more slowly. The populations of many countries have peaked and are now slowly decreasing in size. These differing profiles strongly influence the course of human events and will continue to do so. The July 2024 edition of the United Nations’ biannual publication, World Population Prospects, outlines national, regional, and global projections suggesting how the world’s population will most likely change through the rest of this century. At the Population Institute, we’ve identified seven important takeaways.
Beyond 8 Billion: What You Need to Know About Population Projections
