The worlds population increased by 50 percent between 1900 and 1950 and by 140 percent between 1950 and 2000, and is projected by the united nations to. Share of poor population in each region, 200620 xvi figure 6. This booklet contains the overview, as well as a list of contents, from the world development report 2016. The total population of these urban areas is estimated at 2. Prb projects world population rising 33 percent by 2050 to nearly 10 billion. The growth was concentrated between 2012 and 2015, driven mainly by the syrian conflict along with other conflicts in the region such as in iraq and yemen, as well as in subsaharan africa. World drug report world drug report 2016 iii the world drug report 2016 comes at a decisive moment, just months after member states, at a special session of the general assembly, adopted a comprehensive set of operational recommendations on the world drug problem.
Barring a calamitous pandemic, a further increase in the worlds population from 7 to between 8. Unless stated, all photos used in the report are from world bank flickr account. International population reports, p95161, an aging world. Underfive mortality by region and maternal mortality rates 39 figure 2. World malaria report 2016 world malaria report 2016 v africa, millions of people still lack access to the tools they need to prevent and treat the disease.
When we buy something, we spend time and money searching for it, comparing it. Real income per capita by source of income, bottom 40 percent xviii. Energy information administration international energy outlook 2016 iii preface appendix a contains summary tables for the ieo2016 reference case projections of world energy consumption, gdp, energy consumption by fuel, carbon dioxide emissions, and regional population growth. The 2016 report and the best of human development report office content, including publications, data, hdi rankings and related information can also be accessed on apple ios and android smartphones via a new and easy to use mobile app. The uganda poverty assessment report 2016 world bank. The report reminds us that effectively addressing diabetes does not just happen.
With the number of children approaching a global ceiling of two billion, the worlds population is growing slower. Over the 15 years between 2000 and 2015, the proportion of the global population that was aged 60 years or over increased by 2. Population growth in the major world regions over the past 60 years has not been uniform t able 1 at one extreme europe. Structure of this report 15 chapter 2 climate, agriculture and food security. It reflects investigative work that human rights watch staff undertook in 2015, usually in. Every humanitarian crisiswhether due to conflict or natural disastercauses systems to break down, increasing multiple needs for protection and services. World development report 2016 working version, june, 2015. Sectoral contribution to poverty reduction, 2006 to 20, main source of income xviii figure 7. The worlds two most populated countries, china and india, together constitute about 36% of the worlds population. How our future depends delivering a world where on a girl at. World population live counter with data sheets, graphs, maps, and census. The state of world population is an annual report published by the united nations population fund unfpa.
In many countries, progress is threatened by the rapid development and spread of mosquito resistance to insecticides. Antimalarial drug resistance could also jeopardize recent gains. In demographics, the world population is the total number of humans currently living, and was estimated to have reached 7. The report unequivocally demonstrates that the current urbanization model is. It reflects investigative work that human rights watch staff.
The special theme of this years report examines the complex interaction between demographic change and development. Swop report 2019 unfpa united nations population fund. It took over 200,000 years of human history for the world s population to reach 1 billion, and only 200 years more to reach 7 billion. The session was only the third in the history of the general.
The population 65 years and older in the united states. Six of the earths seven continents are permanently inhabited on a large scale. Maternal and underfive mortality rates in uganda and international comparison. State of world population 2016 unfpa united nations. The introduction of agriculture and the gradual movement of humanity into settled communities saw the global population increase gradually to around 300 million by ad 0. The world health statistics series is whos annual compilation of health statistics for its 194 member states. World cities report 2016 foreword ban kimoon secretarygeneral united nations tive and negative sides of this ledger, cities have been a primary arena where change takes place. By 1920 the population reached 2 billion, which was estimated to be 3 billion by 1960 coale 1974. But it also takes a toll on her community and nation. World drug united nations office on drugs and crime. Who global nutrition report world health organization. Correctional populations in the united states, 2016.
The state of food and agriculture 2016 the state of food and agriculture. Unfpa state of world population 2016 unfpa united nations. World malaria report 2016 iii contents foreword iv acknowledgements vii abbreviations xi key points xii 1. Outofschool rate for lower secondary and reason for dropping out of school 37 figure 2. The worlds cities are growing in both size and number. World population prospects united nations population division. Aging populations are changing what it means to be dependent. Investments in malaria programmes and research 7 2. Most people can agree that cities are places where large numbers of people live and work.
The current us census bureau world population estimate in june 2019 shows that the current global population is 7,577,400 people on earth, which far exceeds the world population of 7. February 1, 2016 old economics explains the new economy well. Over the past two decades, the global population of forcibly displaced people has grown substantially from 33. This inaugural report on the global sustainable development goals sdgs is a first accounting of where the world stands at the start of our collective journey to 2030. Impeding a girls safe, healthy path through adolescence to a productive and autonomous adulthood is a violation of her rights. The state of world population 2016 3 at 10, she may be denied any say in decisions about her life. Where she ends up depends on the support she receives and the power she has to shape her own future. Air transport annual report 2016 english the world bank. The 2017 revision of the world population prospects was prepared by a team led by francois pelletier. Past, current and projected future population growth is outlined.
The population division is grateful for the contributions made by these entities and accepts responsibility for any errors in the manipulation or interpretation of the information provided. The 2018 global nutrition report reveals that the global burden of malnutrition is unacceptably high and now affects every country in the world. The living planet report documents the state of the planetincluding biodiversity, ecosystems, and demand on natural resourcesand what it means for humans and wildlife. Global report on diabetes world health organization.
In addition, this new paper includes a chapter 4 on production factors land, water, yields, fertilizers. Projected growth of the global population today, the worlds population continues to grow, albeit more slowly than in the recent past. The sustainable development goals report 2016 4 goal 2. The world at six billion, world population, year 0 to near stabilization pdf file. Rabe issued october 2018 acs38 introduction lower fertility and increased longevity have led to the rapid growth of the older population across the world and in the united states.
Heres an interesting perspective on todays world population in 2016. How our future depends delivering a world where on a girl. Each edition covers and analyses developments and trends in world population and demographics. Over the 15 years between 2000 and 2015, the proportion of the global population that was aged. May 17, 2016 the new, free world development report wdr 2016 app makes the latest world bank flagship report on digital dividends both accessible and mobile. This report is the fifth in the series world population ageing.
By 2030, urban areas are projected to house 60 per cent of people globally and one in every. Ten years ago, the global population was growing by 1. By 2030, urban areas are projected to house 60 per cent of people globally and one in every three people will live in cities with at least half a million inhabitants. This paper is a remake of chapters of the interim report world agriculture.
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. The report analyses selected indicators from the global indicator framework for which data are available as examples to highlight some critical gaps and challenges. The state of food and agriculture 2016 the state of. Living planet report 2016 pages wwf world wildlife fund. It is also aging faster, with the share of people of working age starting a decline in 20. Migration and remittances factbook 2016 presents numbers and facts behind the stories of international migration and remittances, drawing on authoritative, publicly available data. Published by wwf every two years, the report brings together a variety of research to provide a comprehensive view of the health of the earth. The state of world population report notes that of the 125 million 10yearolds today, 60 million are girls who are systematically disadvantaged at. It represents an initial effort to bring together available data on sdg health and healthrelated indicators. World bank groups water global practice, supporting poor people in obtaining affordable, safe, and sustainable access to water and sanitation services. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. The world bank group wbg is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world through the provision of lowinterest loans, grants, credits, guarantees and advisory services.
World health statistics 2016 focuses on the proposed health and healthrelated sustainable development goals sdgs and associated targets. The world today faces unprecedented levels of humanitarian need. Today, the world s population continues to grow, albeit more slowly than in the recent past. Wdr 2016 team, doing business, world economic forum. The pace of world population ageing is accelerating. But it also highlights that if we act now it is not too late to end malnutrition in all its forms. In 2016, there were 512 cities with at least 1 mil. Acknowledgements the world drug report 2016 was prepared by the research and trend analysis branch, division for policy analysis and public affairs, united nations office on drugs and crime, under the supervision of jeanluc lemahieu, director of the division, and angela me, chief of the research and trend analysis branch. Trends in childhood mortality, 20012011 38 figure 2.
Net enrollment and primary completion rates 36 figure 2. This number is expected to grow to 66 percent by 2050. Many girls and boys drop out as they transition through education levels 45 figure 2. Demographia world urban areas contains population, land area and population density for the more than 1,050 identified builtup urban areas urban agglomerations or urbanized areas in the world with 500,000 or more population that have been identified. The first report was released in 2002 in the first report was released in 2002 in conjunction with the second world assembly on ageing. The analysis of urban development of the past twenty years presented in this maiden edition of the world cities report shows, with compelling evidence, that there are new forms of collaboration and cooperation, planning, governance, finance and learning that can sustain positive change. Who library cataloguinginpublication data global report on diabetes.