The world population is projected to peak at roughly 10.4 billion people before 2100—and the impending singularity may spell ...

A new report from the United Nations Population Fund warns that government policies aimed at raising, lowering or maintaining fertility rates can erode reproductive and human rights and says the ...

Among the 10 countries projected to contribute most to global population growth, the U.S. is the only one located outside of Africa and Asia. Still, the U.S. is expected to fall from the world’s third ...

The world's ageing population is reshaping society, with people over 65 soon to outnumber children—here's what's causing it and how leaders are responding.

According to the United Nations, the world population is now expected to peak in the mid-2080s at around 10.3 billion before gently declining to 10.2 billion by 2100.

61 countries or territories in the world are projected to undergo a decline in population by 2050. 26 out of these countries may witness a decrease of 10% or more. Population in many countries ...

In most parts of the world, the number of men and women is almost equal. But in some countries, the scales tip noticeably, with women making up a larger share of the population. And this isn’t just by ...

Over 2022, the permanent urban population increased by 6.46 million to reach 920.71 million, or 65.22 per cent, while the rural population fell by 7.31 million.