World population surpasses 8 billion even as growth rate slows

Despite reduced rate of growth, the world’s population has exceeded 8 billion.

The figure rose from 7 billion in 2011 and 6 billion in 1999, according to data compiled by Anadolu Agency.

The world is expected to have more than 10 billion people by 2100, a report from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) showed.

India is expected to be the most populous country in 2022 with 1.428 billion people, followed by China with 1.425 billion and the US with 340 million.