In October last year, the seven billionth Earthling was born. And in 2100 there will be 10.1 billion, predicts the UN.
Humanity is growing through the roof. New figures show that around 2050 we will have 9.3 billion people in the world. That is more than in previous estimates showed.
Particularly in Africa, the population is rapidly growing. Expected, Nigeria – currently with 162 million inhabitants, all densely populated country in Africa – in 2100 no less than 730 million inhabitants. Malawi from 15 to 129 million. In Asia and Latin America, the population increases significantly.
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It goes without saying that serious problems will appear. Especially on continents where there is already a shortage of food and water. But we’re such a huge population pressure all feel so stressed expert John Bogart. “Every one billion additional people will make life difficult for everyone, as simple as that.”
The figures are clear, but may still turn out very differently, so the researchers emphasize. A small decrease in the number of children per woman may already result in nearly four billion fewer people in 2100. A small increase could keep us in that year with 9.3, but with 15.8 people.
With better medical care in poorer countries continue not only more and more children alive. The elderly are increasingly longer. Thus, the life expectancy is increasing. In 2100, people on average 81 years old. Treatments against malaria and HIV are the main causes of the high average age.
We’d like to thank Miss Sue Lang on this great article.
