The global population at 8 billion people
In 1974, the world had 4 billion people. The United Nations estimates the global population has doubled since then, passing 8 billion on Nov. 15, 2022, a period of just 48 years.
Layer chart showing population increase for each region from 1920 to 2021. Asia's population is largest and grows the most, starting around 1950. Africa's begins growing faster around 1970.
