The world population exceeded 8 billion. This is evidenced by the data of the United Nations Population Fund. Current population growth is estimated at 67 million people per year.
World population by years.
7 billion in 2010
6 billion in 1998
5 billion in 1987
4 billion in 1974
3 billion in 1960
2 billion in 1930
1 billion in 1804
The leading countries in terms of population are:
China - 1.452 billion
India - 1.412 billion
USA - 335 million
Indonesia - 280 million
Pakistan - 231 million
In 2030, the world's population will reach 8.5 billion people; in 2050, it will reach 9.7 billion people, and in 2100 - 10.4 billion people.
