There are now 8 billion people in the world

This is more than three times higher than the world population in 1950.

There are now 8 billion people in the world

The global population has reached 8 billion. This is more than three times higher than the world population in 1950.

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It is expected to peak at around 10.4 billion during the 2080s and stay at this level until 2100.

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