NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
In just seven days the world’s total population will hit eight billion – but don’t worry too much about it, stress experts.
On November 15, you and some 7,999,999,999 Earthlings might feel a tad claustrophobic as the global headcount officially triples what it was in 1950.
This major milestone reflects ever-growing life expectancy according to the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022 report released today.
For those eager for a little breathing room, don’t read ahead: The population will swell to 8,500,000,000 in 2030, 9,700,000,000 by 2050 before peaking at 10,400,000,000 by the 2080s.