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World Population Up 75 Million This Year: US Census Bureau

Utkarsh Classes Last Updated 02-01-2024
World Population Up 75 Million This Year: US Census Bureau Report 2 min read

According to data released by the US Census Bureau, the world population increased by 75 million people last year and will exceed 8 billion on January 1, 2024.

Key points of the report:

  • The estimated world population on January 1, 2024 will be 8,019,876,189.
  • The world population figure on January 1, 2023 was 7.94 billion.
  • The global population is expected to increase by approximately 75 million in 2023.
  • The worldwide growth rate in 2023 was just less than 1 percent.
  • By the beginning of 2024, there are projected to be 4.3 births and two deaths every second worldwide.
  • It took about 11 years for the population to increase by 1 billion.
  • It will take about 14 years for the population to reach 9 billion.

US population figures:

  • On January 1, 2024, America's population will reach approximately 335.9 million.
  • An increase of about 17.59 lakh was recorded in the year 2023.
  • In 2024, one child will be born every 9 seconds in America.
  • One person will die there every 9.5 seconds.

Other important points:

  • According to the UN Report-2022, by 2050 half of the global population will be in only 8 countries.
  • These include India, Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Philippines and Tanzania.
  • The population of 61 countries will decline between 2022 and 2050, including most European countries.

Most populous country-

  • India
  • China
  • America
  • Indonesia
  • Pakistan
  • According to United Nations data, the current population of India is 1,428,627,663 which –
  • 0 – 14 age group – 25%
  • 15 - 64 age group - 68 %
  • Above 65 years – 7%

FAQ

Ans - According to the data released by the US Census Bureau, the global population has increased by approximately 7.5 crores in the year 2023.

Ans- Year 2050

Ans - By the beginning of 2024, it is estimated that 4.3 people will be born and two people will die every second across the world.

Ans- India
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