how many people are in the world

The exact number of people in the world is impossible to calculate accurately due to the difficulty in accounting for people in remote and rural areas, historical changes in population, and the large number of people born and dying every day. According to the latest estimates from the United Nations, the world population was estimated to be around 7.7 billion in mid-2020. This includes people living in both developed and developing countries.

The population is estimated to grow by around 83 million people each year, which is equivalent to a population increase of 1.1%. The population of the world has more than doubled since 1950 and is expected to reach over 9.7 billion by 2050. The largest population growth is expected to be in Africa, where the population is projected to double by 2050.

The world's population is made up of people from across the globe, with the majority of the population living in Asia and Africa. Asia is home to 4.5 billion people, representing 59% of the world's population. Africa is home to 1.3 billion people, representing 17% of the world's population. Europe is home to 743 million people, representing 9% of the world's population. The Americas are home to 954 million people, representing 12% of the world's population.