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World Population Day 2024
- 12 Jul 2024
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World Population Day is observed on 11th July every year to raise awareness about global population issues and the importance of reproductive health and rights. It was established by the United Nations in 1989.
- History:
- In 1989, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) proposed that July 11th be designated as World Population Day to draw global attention to the urgency and significance of population-related issues.
- UNDP was inspired by the public interest and awareness that was created by "Five Billion Day" on 11th July 1987 when the world's population reached 5 billion.
- Theme:
- The theme of this 2024 WPD is “Leave no one behind, count everyone”.
- In 2011, the global population reached the 7 billion mark, it stands at almost 7.9 billion in 2021, and it's expected to grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and 10.9 billion in 2100.
- According to the UN's World Population dashboard, India's population 2024 stands at slightly over 1.428 billion.
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