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World population set to decline for the first time in centuries

posted 3 years ago by Rorikon (18050)
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According to a new study published in the Lancet journal, the world population will decline for the first time in the next century.

The world’s population is currently estimated to be at 7.8 billion people.

According to the estimate, the global population would peak at around 9.7 billion in 2064. Then it will fall to 8.79 billion in 2100.

Due to low birth rates and aging populations, up to 23 countries, including Japan, Thailand, Italy, Spain, Portugal, South Korea, and others, might see their populations fall by more than 50%.

The study predicted that some sections of the world would witness an increase in population.

This encompasses North Africa, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

It is likely to triple in population from 1.03 billion in 2017 to 3.07 billion in 2100.

Prepare for migrant influx 10.0

[–] Quasimodo (16388) 3 years ago

Well if that doesn't get the alarm bells ringing I don't know what will.

[–] chilidoggg (14403) 3 years ago

"This encompasses North Africa, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa."

Why don't they just say "Africa?" What else is there? Madagascar?

[–] beermonkey70 (289) 3 years ago

Even Madagascar is considered Sub-Saharan Africa so . .yea just say Africa

[–] Rorikon (18050) 3 years ago

North Africa is separated from Subsaharan Africa by the African Transition Zone, a transitional area between Islamic-dominated North Africa and animist- and Christian-dominated Subsaharan Africa. It is also a transition between the Sahara Desert and the tropical type A climates of Africa's equatorial region. North Africa consists of Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Makes sense if it's done that way and still separate from the Middle East. All to do with history.

[–] B1cKsurN (17588) 3 years ago

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