Global population exceeds 8 billion as aging trend accelerates

The global population aged 65 and over has nearly doubled to 10.3%, and this trend is expected to continue. The world’s population, which continues to grow at varying rates in different regions, has already surpassed 8 billion people.

According to the UN Population Fund’s (UNFPA) “2024 State of World Population Report,” global population dynamics reveal significant changes in regional growth…