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World Population Estimated at 8 Billion

Using data from the International Database, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the world population hit 8 billion on September 26.

Emphasis on the word "estimates".

There are many sources of uncertainty in estimating the global population, and it?s unlikely this population milestone was reached on that exact date.

For example, the United Nations Population Division estimates the world population reached 8 billion on November 15, 2022.

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Why the discrepancy? Many of the world?s most populous countries (such as India and Nigeria), haven?t conducted a census in over 10 years, and many countries lack civil registration and vital statistics systems that accurately record births and deaths among their population.

Given the lack of precise population data worldwide, the U.N. and Census Bureau estimates are not that far apart, and both imply similar overall trends.?

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* Population growing at a slower pace
* Declining fertility?
* Growth coming from adult populations
* Global aging
* Increasing life expectancy





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