
The current world population of 7.3 billion is expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100.
A significant aging in the next decades is projected for most regions of the world: Europe 34 % of the population is projected to be over 60 years old by 2050. In Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, the population will be transformed from having 11% to 12% of people over 60 years old today to more than 25% by 2050. Africa has the youngest age distribution of any major area, but it is also projected to age rapidly, with the population aged 60 years or over rising from 5% today to 9% by 2050.
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11.2 bn by 2100
Current world population of
7.3 billion is expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100. -
Young People
Our planet has the largest youth population ever:
Over one billion people are aged between 15-24.
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China and India
China + India remain the two largest countries, each with more than 1 bn people, representing 19 + 18% of the world’s population.
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Africa 2015-2050
With the highest population growth, Africa is expected to account for more than half of the world’s population growth.
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HALF of the world’s population growth is expected in NINE countries during 2015-2050:
India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Indonesia and Uganda
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In Africa 2015
Children under age 15 account for 41% of the population.
Young persons aged 15 to 24 account for a further 19%.
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