Impact of Values

Overview World Population Day focuses attention on the urgency of population issues, enhances awareness of population issues and their relation to environment and development, and promotes rights and choices for all people. Official Details Date: July 11 (annually) Established by: UNDP Governing Council in 1989 July 11, 1987 marked world population reaching 5 billion UN General Assembly Resolution 45/216 continued observance First marked on July 11, 1990 in more than 90 countries Key Statistics World population reached 8 billion on November 15, 2022 Projected to peak at ~10.3 billion by mid-2080s Global fertility rate: 2.3 live births per woman (2024) Life expectancy: 73.3 years (2024), projected 77.4 by 2054 80% of world's poorest people live in rural areas Actions for General Users Educate yourself about population trends and implications Support reproductive health and family planning services Advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment Learn about sustainable consumption and its impact Support policies ensuring rights and choices for all Actions for Businesses Support family-friendly workplace policies Invest in women's health and empowerment programmes Promote sustainable business practices accounting for population growth Support education initiatives, especially for girls Partner with UNFPA on population and development programmes Covered SDGs SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)