World Population Day

Jul 16, 2024

World Population Day Lecture Notes

Overview of World Population Day

  • Date: Celebrated annually on July 11th
  • Inception: Began in 1989
  • Initiated by: United Nations (UN)
  • Reason for July 11th: On July 11th, 1989, the world population reached 5 billion. Proposed by demographer KC Jaria from the World Bank.

Theme for the Year

  • Theme for the year: "Leave no one behind, count everyone"

Current World Population

  • 2022 Population: 8 billion
  • India's Contribution: 1.4 billion
  • Top three countries by population:
    1. India
    2. China
    3. USA

Future Projections and Trends

  • By 2050: More than half of the world's population expected to be in Africa
  • Declining Population: Significant population decline observed in Europe

Study of Population

  • Term: Demography
  • Focus Areas: Population size, gender composition, and other demographic aspects

Purpose of World Population Day

  • Main Objectives:
    • Assess global and national population levels
    • Understand reproductive health
    • Promote family planning and gender equality
    • Ensure sustainable development

India-Specific Population Facts

  • Current Most Populous State: (Answer expected from viewers)
  • Smallest Population State: (Answer expected from viewers)
  • 2011 Census Data: Highest Literacy Rate & Population Density: (Answer expected from viewers)

Practice Question

  • Question: Which country has the highest population density? (Answer expected from viewers)

Recap

  • Discussed the significance and history of World Population Day
  • Examined current population statistics and future projections
  • Understood the objectives and importance of the day
  • Addressed specific details about India's demographic data and posed relevant questions for discussion.

Note: Viewers are encouraged to answer the practice questions posed throughout the lecture.