Before revision: As of 2021, the total fertility rate of the world is estimated at 2.32 children per woman, which is slightly below the global average for the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.33 (as of 2003) ,, Introduction and Table 1, p. 580 which would mean the world's population is declining.
After revision: As of 2021, the total fertility rate of the world is estimated at 2.32 children per woman, which is slightly below the global average for the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.33 (as of 2003) ., Introduction and Table 1, p. 580