World Population Day 2021: History, significance and theme of occassion observed on 11 July
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World Population Day 2021: History, significance and theme of occassion observed on 11 July

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Every year, World Population Day is observed on 11 July to draw people’s attention towards overpoulation on a national as well as global level World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July to remind people of the challenges being faced due to overpopulation. Theme for World Population Day 2021 This year amid the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination drive, the theme for World Population Day is the “impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fertility”. History of World Population Day On 11 July, 1987, World Population Day was put forward in public attention as the world’s population surpassed the five billion mark. Significance of World Population Day On this special day, the world comes together with the goal of highlighting the difficulties created by overpopulation.

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Daily Quiz | On World Population Day
5 months, 1 week ago

Daily Quiz | On World Population Day

The Hindu  

Daily Quiz | On World Population Day Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /5 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | World Population Day falls on July 11. YES NO Answer : It was on July 11, 1987, that the world population count touched 5 billion. YES NO Answer : 2011 SHOW ANSWER 3 …

World population is projected to grow from 8.2 billion to a peak of 10.3 billion in 2080s, U.N. says
5 months, 1 week ago

World population is projected to grow from 8.2 billion to a peak of 10.3 billion in 2080s, U.N. says

LA Times  

People take smartphone photos of the crowd on a street near Tiananmen Square as visitors gather to watch a flag-raising ceremony on the National Day in Beijing on Oct. 1, 2023. The world’s population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people in the next decades and peak in the 2080s at around 10.3 billion, a new report …

World population is projected to grow from 8.2 billion to a peak of 10.3 billion in 2080s, UN says
5 months, 1 week ago

World population is projected to grow from 8.2 billion to a peak of 10.3 billion in 2080s, UN says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the World Population Prospects 2024 report, the …

World Population Day: A pathway for the most populous nation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World Population Day: A pathway for the most populous nation

The Hindu  

The world population is expected to touch 8.5 billion by the end of this decade. Women’s health and rights The theme of this world population day is ‘women’s sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights’, marking the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development. World population day has obvious significance for India. An assessment of global cities …

World Population Day: A case of people versus population
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World Population Day: A case of people versus population

The Hindu  

July 11 has been observed as World Population Day since 1989 after the global population crossed the five billion mark. This writer wrote the article, “Myths about Population Growth”, which was published in this daily on World Population Day — when India crossed the 100 crore mark. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries with a per capita income …

World Population Day 2023: Why is it celebrated? All you need to know
1 year, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2023: Why is it celebrated? All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 in order to raise awareness about the global population issues, including population control. To more sustainably address the needs of individuals, policymakers must understand how many people are living on the planet, where they are, how old they are, and how many people will come after them.” The theme …

World Population Day 2023: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know
1 year, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2023: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know

Firstpost  

The day is observed to address various population-related issues and make the world a better place by making small collective efforts. Also, it raises awareness about overpopulation hazards and never-ending risks World Population Day is marked on 11 July every year. This day is observed in order to address issues and make the world a better place by making small …

World Population Day: What will the world look like in 2050?
1 year, 5 months ago

World Population Day: What will the world look like in 2050?

Al Jazeera  

Over the past year, the world population officially hit eight billion, and India surpassed China to become the world’s most populous country. The animation below shows how the world’s population tripled from 2.5 billion people in 1950 to 8 billion in 2022. World population’s billion milestones The global population has increased eightfold since 1800, from an estimated one billion in …

World Population Day 2023: Date, history, significance
1 year, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2023: Date, history, significance

Hindustan Times  

World Population Day 2023: The global population is rising by the minute. World Population Day is a reminder to work and keep on striving to put in efforts in those areas to make things better for each and every one living on the planet. World Population Day is celebrated every year to create awareness and inform people of the issues …

Eight billion people and counting: Why it's harmful to control population
2 years, 1 month ago

Eight billion people and counting: Why it's harmful to control population

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While eight billion people is a significant milestone for the world, its magnitude is misleading. The population growth rate peaked 50 years ago and is now less than one per cent per year The world’s population hit eight billion people on 15 November, according to the United Nation. Elon Musk has said that “population collapse due to low fertility rates …

How the current world population reached 8 million... and what it means for Earth
2 years, 1 month ago

How the current world population reached 8 million... and what it means for Earth

Daily Mail  

Next year, India will match and start to overtake the Chinese population figure of 1.4 billion Half of this next billion are expected to come from just eight countries, with five of them in Africa The global population reached seven billion in 2011, and is projected to reach nine billion in 15 years time This is due to increasing life …

World population hits eight billion
2 years, 1 month ago

World population hits eight billion

Al Jazeera  

The world’s population has reached eight billion people, the United Nations has said, warning of more hardship in store for regions already facing resource scarcity because of climate change. Reaching eight billion people is “a sign of human success, but it’s also a great risk for our future,” said John Wilmoth, the director of the UN’s population division on Tuesday. …

Explained | Where is population growth taking place?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Where is population growth taking place?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Coinciding with the World Population Day on July 11, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, released the World Population Prospects 2022, an estimate on likely trends in global population. The global population, which stood at almost 7.9 billion in 2021, is projected to reach 8 billion on November 15, 2022, the …

UN projects world population will reach 8 billion on Nov. 15
2 years, 5 months ago

UN projects world population will reach 8 billion on Nov. 15

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations estimated Monday that the world’s population will reach 8 billion on Nov. 15 and that India will replace China as the world’s most populous nation next year. The report, “World Population Prospects 2022,” puts the world’s population at 7.942 billion now and forecasts it will reach 8 billion in mid-November. But, he noted, “we …

World population will hit 8 billion in November, according to U.N. projections
2 years, 5 months ago

World population will hit 8 billion in November, according to U.N. projections

LA Times  

Shoppers throng a street market in Mumbai. In a report released on World Population Day on Monday, the U.N. also said global population growth fell below 1% in 2020 for the first time since 1950. But, he noted, “we do not pretend that that’s the actual date … and we think that the uncertainty is at least plus or minus …

World Population Day 2022: Quotes and special messages to share on the occasion
2 years, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2022: Quotes and special messages to share on the occasion

Firstpost  

World Population Day first came into existence in 1987 when the global population reached 5 billion. World Population Day is marked annually on 11 July across the globe to spread awareness about the consequences of increasing population among general people. As the count has already touched the 8-billion mark, this year, the theme for World Population Day suggests - “A …

World Population Day 2021: Theme, history, significance and interesting quotes
3 years, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2021: Theme, history, significance and interesting quotes

India Today  

World Population Day is observed annually on July 11 every year to highlight the problems of overpopulation and raises awareness about the effects of overpopulation on the environment and development. Thus, to increase people's awareness of various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights World population day is observed every …

UN chief calls for efforts to protect health, rights of women, girls
4 years, 5 months ago

UN chief calls for efforts to protect health, rights of women, girls

India TV News  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for efforts to protect the health and rights of women and girls. The pandemic has made our jobs much harder, but we must prevail," Guterres said on Saturday in his message for World Population Day, which falls on July 11 annually, Xinhua news agency reported. According to the UN chief, the United Nations Population …

World Population Day 2020: India set to overtake China by 2027, but its population problem has a silver lining
4 years, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2020: India set to overtake China by 2027, but its population problem has a silver lining

Firstpost  

India’s total fertility rate fell from 5.9 children per woman in 1950 to 2.2 children per woman in 2020. This is very close to the replacement level fertility of 2.1 children per woman The United Nations began observing World Population Day every year from 1989 to bring attention to the increasing global population and the associated factors. UN Projections suggest …

World Population Day 2020: Human population expected to hit 8.5 bn in 10 yrs, say UN estimates
4 years, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2020: Human population expected to hit 8.5 bn in 10 yrs, say UN estimates

Firstpost  

A UNFPA report, State of World Population 2020, said that more than four million girls are likely to be subjected to female genital mutilation and 12 million may be forced into marriage this year. Two years later, the then Governing Council of the United Nations’ Development Program decided to observe World Population Day to draw attention towards population issues. World …

Infographic: How the world’s population tripled in 70 years
4 years, 5 months ago

Infographic: How the world’s population tripled in 70 years

Al Jazeera  

In 1955, there were 2.8 billion people on Earth. People across the globe observe July 11 as the World Population Day – as designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about reproductive health and achieve sustainable development around the world. When the world’s population reached each billion milestone: One billion – 1804 Two billion – 1927 Three billion – …

World Population Day 2020: Quotes, slogans, WhatsApp and Facebook status
4 years, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2020: Quotes, slogans, WhatsApp and Facebook status

India Today  

World Population Day is dedicated to focusing on the importance of population issues. World Population Day aims to raise awareness about sexual and reproductive health needs. World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues and reproductive health awareness was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, …

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