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World population will increase to 8.1 billion by 2025: UN report

The report, released Thursday, said most of the population growth will occur in developing regions which are projected to increase from 5.9 billion in 2013 to 8.2 billion in 2050.

FP Archives|Jun 13, 2013, 21:51:11 IST

United Nations: A new UN report is forecasting that the world's population will increase from 7.2 billion today to 8.1 billion in 2025 and 9.6 billion in 2050.The report, released Thursday, said most of the population growth will occur in developing regions which are projected to increase from 5.9 billion in 2013 to 8.2 billion in 2050.[caption id="attachment_869751" align="alignleft" width="380"] Image for representation only. AFP[/caption]During that same period, it said, the population of developed countries is expected to remain largely unchanged at around 1.3 billion people.The report said much of the overall increase between now and 2050 is expected to take place in Africa and countries with large populations such as India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and the United States.Associated Press

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As Pakistan eyes American dollar for Iran mediation, economists sound the alarm: ‘It can buy time, not growth’

Pakistan is reportedly seeking billions in US support after claiming a role in easing US-Iran tensions, but economists warn fresh funding would offer only temporary relief without deep structural economic reforms.