World Population Day, 11 July 2022 - Launch of WPP 2022
Monday, 11 July 2022 - 9:00am
Overview
This year鈥檚 World Population Day, which is observed on 11 July each year, will be marked in anticipation of a landmark growth of the global population, which is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022.
To mark the day, UN DESA鈥檚 Population Division will launch World Population Prospects 2022, the twenty-seventh edition of the official United Nations population estimates and projections, which also projects that India will surpass China as the world鈥檚 most populous country in 2023.
This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates, according to the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- SG's remarks on the occasion of World Population Day [ar] [en] [es] [fr] [ru] [zh]
- World Population Day, 11 July 2022: Launch of WPP 2022