As of the beginning of 2024, the global population is estimated at 8.2 billion, an increase of 82 million from the previous year. The Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung reports that while the number continues to rise, growth rates are slowing. Africa is expected to see its population more than double in the next two decades. The report emphasizes the critical role of women’s empowerment, education, and reproductive rights in managing future population trends.

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