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Maps / 16 weeks ago
These countries are projected to lose millions of population by 2050
A map by The World in Maps, supported by data from the World Population Review, reveals that several major nations are expected to experience significant population declines by 2050. The infographic, created in collaboration with Nazar, outlines the top countries facing projected population loss and highlights the urgent need for policy changes around migration, fertility, and ageing populations.
World / 36 weeks ago
This is how the world's population grew in 2024
According to data from Worldometer, the global population significantly increased in 2024, reaching approximately 8.16 billion by the end of the year. This represents an increase of about 70.24 million people from the previous year, reflecting a growth rate of 0.87%. The annual growth rate has gradually declined over the past decade. In 2015, it was 1.20%, which decreased to 0.97% by 2020. The 2024 growth rate of 0.87% continues this downward trend, indicating a slowing pace of population growth.
