Abubakar Dungus tel. World Population Day was first marked in 1987 to celebrate the Day of 5 Billion.
People today live longer and healthier lives than any generation in history.
Today, there are over a billion young people between 15 and 24 years of age. Their decisions about the size and spacing of their families will determine how many people will be on the planet by 2050 and beyond. And good choices depend on freedom to choose, for women and men alike, in all areas of life. Reaching 6 billion is not about numbers. It is about people.