Global population about to hit 8 billion

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Date of Publication: October 31

Year of Publication: 2022

Publication City: Washington, DC

Publisher: The Hill

Author(s): William Ryerson, Kathleen Mogelgaard

On Nov. 15, the world’s population passed 8 billion. Global population is growing by over 70 million per year, with 80 percent of that growth concentrated in the poorest countries least equipped to feed, educate or employ these additional people. This growth contributes to widespread poverty and environmental degradation. Slowing it would have widespread economic and environmental benefits.

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