World Population Reaches 8.09 Billion: A Slowing Growth Rate and Its Implications
In 2024, global population growth slowed slightly to 0.9%, adding over 71 million people and reaching 8.09 billion by New Year’s Day. This follows a 2023 increase of 75 million. The U.S. population concurrently rose by 2.6 million, reaching 341 million, driven by a combination of births, deaths, and net international migration. This growth represents a slower rate than the previous decade.
John Q. Hosedrinker