World Population Day - 11 July 2024

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The annual celebration known as World Population Day is observed on 11 July every year.

An Overview of the News

• It serves as a platform to raise awareness about global population-related concerns.

• The theme "Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone" emphasizes inclusivity and fair representation in population-related issues.

• Focus on investing in data collection to better understand and address global population challenges.

Population Growth Dynamics

• The global population has grown exponentially, reaching 7 billion in 2011 and projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030.

• Factors driving growth include increased life expectancy, fertility rates, urbanization, and migration.

World Population Trends

• Despite current global population surpassing 8 billion, stabilization is anticipated before significantgrowth beyond 10.9 billion by 2100.

• The UNFPA highlights population issues annually through World Population Day, observed on July 11th since 1990.

Impact and Future Outlook

• Population trends have profound implications for economic development, employment, poverty, and social welfare globally.

• Awareness raised on family planning, gender equality, maternal health, and human rights on World Population Day.

History of World Population Day

• It was established in 1989 by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme.

• Its primary goal is to highlight the critical nature and importance of population issues.

• In December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution to continue World Population Day. 

• It aims to promote the understanding of population matters and their interrelationships with the environment and development.

• The first World Population Day was observed on 11 July 1990, in which more than 90 countries participated.