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population growth
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.
Business / 38 weeks ago
China, India projected to be the world's top economies in 2075
According to projections by Goldman Sachs, the global economic landscape is expected to grow by more than four times, reaching $280 trillion by 2075, with emerging markets, particularly in Asia and Africa, ascending in economic prominence. Based on real GDP measured in 2021 U.S. dollars, the outfit's analysis anticipates the following rankings for the world's largest economies by 2075:
Environment / 39 weeks ago
The rise of the megacities: Over half the world now lives in urban areas
Urbanisation is reshaping the world, with more than 4.3 billion people—55% of the global population—now residing in cities. By 2050, this figure is expected to reach 68%, reflecting both demographic and economic shifts. Major metropolitan centres driving growth
World / 1 year ago
Muslim population growth over the years worldwide
The growth of the global Muslim population has been a significant demographic trend over the past few decades. According to projections by the Pew Research Centre and data from Worldometer, the Muslim population is expected to continue its rapid increase well into the future.
