World population to reach 8 billion this year, as growth rate slows
The latest UN projections suggest that the world’s population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050, before reaching a peak of around 10.4 billion people during the 2080s. The population is expected to remain at that level until 2100. However, the annual World Population Prospect report, released on Monday to […]