It documented how in 2024, the global population hit 8.2 billion, having grown eightfold over the past two centuries, and is projected to continue rising, possibly reaching 10 billion by 2100. The book addressed key questions such as: Will global population growth persist? “When population growth is very rapid, as in parts of Africa, it can pose challenges to development. According to the UN’s median projections, Africa will have 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050 (one in four humans) and 3.8 billion by 2100 (more than one in three humans). Does population growth absorb economic growth or support it?

Source: The North Africa Journal October 17, 2024 13:20 UTC