8 Billion: A World of Infinite Possibilities
"More than half of the projected increase in the global population up to 2050 will be concentrated in eight countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and the United Republic of Tanzania." — November 1, 2022
unfpa.orgFilipino baby girl is 'symbolic' 8 billionth person in the world A baby girl born at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila in the early hours of November 15 has been designated as the "symbolic" eight billionth person born. — November 15, 2022
philstar.comThe school with 18,000 students: educating the Philippines’ booming population | Philippines | The Guardian The Philippines young population and changing demographics could present crucial new opportunities for economic growth — November 17, 2022
theguardian.comFertility rate of PH women plummets to less than 2 children As the world’s population reached 8 billion, the Philippines saw its fertility rate plummet to less than two offspring per woman, which according to population officials signaled a “demographic transition.” — November 15, 2022
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