UN: World Population hits 8 billion
The world's population is projected to hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to a United Nations projection, with much of the growth coming from developing nations in Africa.
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The world's population is projected to hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to a United Nations projection, with much of the growth coming from developing nations in Africa.
The U.N. report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries.
The upward trend threatens to leave even more people in developing countries further behind, according to the UN.
UN report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries
New Delhi, Nov 15: The global population reaching eight billion should be seen as an opportunity with people as creators of resources, experts said on Tuesday but stressed that focus should be on equity and equality as well as caring for the aging populace.