- A University of Washington study found that the World’s population will likely peak at 9.7 billion (2064) then decline to 8.8 billion by 2100.
- By 2100, 183 countries will lack the adequate fertility rates to maintain the current population.
- The study estimates that better access to contraception and aging populations dying off will drag down the global population.
- 23 countries including Japan, Italy and Spain will see populations shrink by 50%.
- However, sub-Saharan Africa’s population could triple to nearly 50% of the global population.
