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News

Population bomb, bust – or boon? New UNFPA report debunks 8 myths about a world of 8 billion

calendar_today19 April 2023

On 15 November, the world’s population reached a landmark 8 billion people. The UNFPA State of World Population 2023 report released today asks what this means for their lives, rights, health and futures? © UNFPA/ARTificial Mind/Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm
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Press release

UNFPA and Artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm Launch AI-Generated NFT Collection to Celebrate Global Population Reaching 8 Billion

calendar_today15 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

calendar_today14 November 2022

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Video

The world population reaches 8 billion people

calendar_today15 November 2022

The world population reaches 8 billion people

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

calendar_today15 November 2022

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Events

Day of 8 Billion

calendar_today15 November 2022

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