| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Population Day |
| Date Observed | July 11 |
| Established by | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| First Observed | 1989 |
| Inspiration | Five Billion Day (July 11, 1987) -- When the world population reached 5 billion |
| Theme (2025) | "Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world." |
| Global Population (2025) | 8.1 billion |
| Projected Population (2030) | 8.5 billion |
| Projected Population (2050) | 9.7 billion |
| India's Population (2025) | 1.46 billion (most populous country, surpassing China at 1.41 billion) |
| Key Objectives (2025) | - Raise awareness about population growth impacts- Promote reproductive health and rights- Push for gender equality- Align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Top 3 Populous Countries (2025) | 1. India (1.46 billion)2. China (1.41 billion)3. United States (347 million) |
| Population Density Leaders (2025) | 1. Macau (21,946 people/km²)2. Monaco (19,171 people/km²)3. Singapore (8,177 people/km²) |
| India's Most Populous State (2025) | Uttar Pradesh (241 million) |
| India's Least Populous State (2025) | Sikkim (~703,000) |
| Youth Challenges (2025) | - Economic instability- Healthcare inaccessibility- Climate anxiety- Limited education and job opportunities- Socio-political unrest |
| UNFPA Statistic | ~20% of adults fear they cannot have their desired number of children |
| Significance (2025) | - Empower youth with education and choices- Ensure universal access to reproductive healthcare- Promote gender equality- Prepare for future urbanization and ageing societies- Sustainable resource management |
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