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World Population Day, observed annually on July 11th, was established by the United Nations in 1989 to raise awareness about global population issues. The theme for World Population Day 2023 is "8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: Advocating for Rights and Choices." Throughout the past centuries, the world's population has experienced rapid growth. In 1800, the global population stood at just over 1 billion, which then doubled to 2 billion by 1900. As of 2023, it is projected to reach 8 billion people. This significant population growth has had profound effects on the environment and global development. The strain on world resources and concerns regarding meeting the expanding population's needs have emerged. However, a growing population also presents numerous opportunities. With more people, there is greater potential for innovation and economic growth. As individuals become more educated and empowered, they can exercise autonomy over their lives and futu...

    The data source is:  World of Statistics The global fertility rate is highly variable. Some nations, like Niger and Somalia, have extremely high fertility rates of 6.9 and 6.4 births per woman, respectively, whereas other nations, like South Korea and Hong Kong, have extremely low fertility rates of 0.8 and 0.9 births per woman, respectively. 2.3 babies are now being born for every woman worldwide. These variations in fertility rates have complicated and multiple causes. Economic growth is one of the key elements. Since people have better access to education and employment opportunities, which can lead to postponed childbearing and smaller family sizes, countries with higher levels of economic development typically have lower fertility rates. On the other side, having more children may be regarded as a strategy to provide economic security in nations with lower levels of economic growth, particularly in rural regions where children may offer labor and care for o...