The world population increased seven times in around 200 years, reaching one billion people after hundreds of thousands of years....
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What is population? Trends and facts
The world population increased seven times in around 200 years, reaching one billion people after hundreds of thousands of years. In November 2022, there will be eight billion people on the planet, up from seven billion in 2011. More individuals reaching reproductive age, considerable changes in fertility rates, growing urbanization, and extensive migration have all contributed to this rapid expansion. These tendencies will significantly impact future generations. One of the biggest worldwide donors to population data gathering is the UNFPA,