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  1. David Attenborough: The planet can’t cope with overpopulation

    Oct 9, 2018 · The naturalist David Attenborough once said the creature he finds "most extraordinary" is a nine-month-old human baby. But now he believes the planet can’t sustain …

  2. Is the world population growing? Experts are divided | World …

    Dec 13, 2021 · With inconsistencies around the world population debate, should we be preparing for a future of growth or decline? Researchers can’t seem to agree.

  3. World population just passed 8 billion: what you need to know

    Nov 16, 2022 · The number of people on Earth passed 8 billion this week, according to the United Nation's World Population Prospects 2022 report. Here's all you need to know about the global …

  4. Even as birth rates decline overpopulation remains a global …

    Apr 5, 2018 · The vision of a post-apocalyptic overpopulated world has been a favourite nightmare scenario of science-fiction writers and filmmakers for decades: think Blade Runner …

  5. These are the world’s most crowded cities | World Economic Forum

    May 22, 2017 · These are the 10 most densely populated cities in the world.

  6. Gender Gap: This is the state of work for women in 2024

    Jun 27, 2024 · The Global Gender Gap Report 2024 highlights the progress and challenges facing women in the workforce. Find out how far we've come – and what still needs work.

  7. What are the risks and opportunities of super-ageing populations?

    Jan 15, 2025 · The gap is widening between super-ageing and youthful populations. We asked experts to explain the risks and opportunities of this demographic divergence.

  8. Africa's population growth will triple by 2050 | World Economic …

    Jan 13, 2020 · Africa's population is growing at a rapid rate, and by 2050 two in every five children will be born on the continent.

  9. Monaco is the world's most densely populated place

    Mar 20, 2018 · Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division.

  10. Think the world is overcrowded? These 10 maps show why you’re …

    Aug 30, 2016 · The world is not as overcrowded as you think. 50% of the world’s population lives in just 1% of its land. These are 10 maps that show how people live.