The Earth's population increased by 66 million in one year, reaching a new maximum

As of December 31, 2023, the world's population amounted to 8,082,267,909 people, an increase of 66 million over the year.

This marks a new record for the world's population, according to the German Population Foundation (DSW). At the same time, analysts noted that despite the statistical growth of the population, its rate continues to slow down.

Thus, the fastest growth in the number of people on the planet was recorded from 1965 to 1970. Starting in 1971, the growth began to slow down and has almost halved by now.

The foundation's analysts believe that by 2080, Africa's population will double to 2.5 billion people. Referring to the U.S. Census Bureau, which provides data on 75 million people per year of population growth, it is assumed that the world will be able to cross the 9 billion mark in 14 years, and the 10 billion mark in another 16 years.

The main factors of population growth are advanced healthcare in Western countries, as well as the complete lack of women's rights in the countries of the so-called "Third World" or "Global South." Women there often lack the right to decide whether they want to give birth, and families with many children are the norm, not the exception.