UN: World population expected to reach 10.3 billion people by the mid-2080s

The world population is expected to continue growing over the coming 50 years, reaching a peak of approximately 10.3 billion people by the mid-2080s.

According to the latest UN World Population Prospects, the world population will begin dropping after its peak, falling to 10.2 billion people by 2100.

The report notes that the new projections represent a major change, as the global population is now expected to be “6% smaller, or 700,00 people fewer, than anticipated a decade ago.”