By 2050, there will be twice as many people aged 65+ than children under 5.

See more striking facts and what this means for a world of 8 billion people here.

Did you know the 46 least developed countries in the world are the fastest growing in population?

See which countries are driving half of all population growth till 2050 and what this means for a world of 8 billion people here.

Population growth rate, ageing, life expectancy…

In this video, discover the major projections for the global population.

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Are there too many people on the planet? Is the global population collapsing? Should we be worried?

Let UNFPA debunk 3 common myths about the world population and see what it all means for a world of 8 billion people.

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To commemorate the world population becoming #8BillionStrong, UNFPA is launching its first-ever NFT collection with digital artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm. Learn more here.

8 billion people. That is now the size of our human family.

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem explains why this is both a milestone for humanity and a moment for reflection.

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A world of 8 billion people is a world of infinite possibilities. See what this milestone for humanity means for both people and the planet.