Global Population to Peak at 10.3 Billion by 2080s, UN Reports

The United Nations projects that the world's population will peak at 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s before declining to 10.2 billion by the end of the century, a lower and earlier peak than previously anticipated. This shift is attributed to lower fertility rates in major countries like China and could help reduce environmental pressures. However, the need to reduce individual environmental impact remains. The global population is also aging, with those 65 or older expected to surpass those under 18 by the late 2070s.