World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022
The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, and India is projected to surpass China...
5 reasons not to miss the World Population Prospects 2022
On 11 July, UN DESA’s Population Division will release World Population Prospects 2022. This is the 27th edition of the official estimates and projections of the global population, published by the United Nations since 1951.
Forum to advance safe and regular migration for sustainable development
In 2020, approximately 281 million people were international migrants. As COVID-19 ravaged across the world ...
Population and Development Commission: ‘Perfect Storm’ of crises take shape
Against the backdrop of shifting population demographics, conflicts, post-pandemic shocks and climate change, the developing world...
New population trends: a force for good
As the population of the world approaches 8 billion, the growth rate continues to slow. Once fertility begins to fall, the changing age distribution becomes a positive force for economic growth...
Age with rights – over 200 civil society organizations call for action
This year, as the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing approaches its 20-year milestone, there is an opportunity to generate renewed momentum for action...







