This document summarizes key findings from the United Nations' 2017 Revision of World Population Prospects report. Some of the key points include:
- As of mid-2017, the world's population was nearly 7.6 billion, with 60% living in Asia and 17% in Africa. China and India remain the most populous countries.
- The global population is projected to increase to 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050, and 11.2 billion in 2100 according to the medium-variant projection.
- Future population growth is expected to continue occurring primarily in Africa and Asia. Africa's population is projected to nearly quadruple by 2100, increasing from 1.3 billion