Question

    The latest UN projections suggest that the world’s

    population could cross 9 billion by which year?
    A 2030 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2040 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2060 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The latest UN projections suggest that the world’s population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050, before reaching a peak of around 10.4 billion people during the 2080s. The population is expected to remain at that level until 2100. 

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