Thursday, October 20, 2011

7 Billion mark of world-population reached

Things that you should know in reference to this topic:

1960s: we had half of the current population
Scientists are estimating that the world population will be 8 Billion in 2025 and 10 Billion in 2083

Increase is mostly seen in countries were less family planning is available with high-fertility rates, and countries with large-family traditions:
39 Countries in Africa, 9 in Asia, 6 in Oceana, and 4 in Latin America.

Problems we will face: Increasing Resource Shortage, Extreme family plannning in developing countries


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