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  Three on Thursday - Global Population Trends
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In 2022, global population surpassed eight billion people for the first time, marking an eightfold increase since 1800. While global population is still growing in absolute numbers, population growth rates peaked decades ago. What lies ahead? For more insight into global population trends, click the link below.

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Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 11:25 AM • Post Link Print this post Printer Friendly

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