World population to hit 8b this year, UN report says

UNITED NATIONS－The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on Nov 15, with India projected to surpass China as the most populous country in 2023, said the United Nations on Monday, which was also World Population Day.

"It is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

The growth rate is at its slowest since 1950, having fallen under 1 percent in 2020, according to the World Population Prospects 2022.