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Statement
Create choices, not barriers, for young people to thrive
02 July 2025
8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: State of World Population Report 2023
This year’s report makes the case for a world in which each individual is free to choose their reproductive future in a world of 8 billion.
World population trends
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8 Billion: A World of Infinite Possibilities
In a world of 8 billion, we look for infinite possibilities for people and our planet to thrive.
News
Population bomb, bust – or boon? New UNFPA report debunks 8 myths about a world of 8 billion
19 April 2023
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Press release
UNFPA and Artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm Launch AI-Generated NFT Collection to Celebrate Global Population Reaching 8 Billion
15 November 2022
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Press release
As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all
14 November 2022
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Video
The world population reaches 8 billion people
15 November 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rMyZLaalPM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rMyZLaalPM
The world population reaches 8 billion people
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.
Learn more here.
Events
Day of 8 Billion – Celebrated on the Margins of the International Conference on Family Planning
15 November 2022
Pattaya City, Thailand / YouTube Live
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Events
Day of 8 Billion
15 November 2022
Global
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