Milestone as world population hits 8 billion - United Nations

Milestone as world population hits 8 billion - United Nations

The United Nations has confirmed on Tuesday, November 15 that the world's population hits a milestone of 8 billion people.

The UN attributes the growth to human development, with people living longer thanks to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine.

Milestone as world population hits 8 billion - United Nations

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres;

"The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity's shared responsibility for the planet."

Milestone as world population hits 8 billion - United Nations

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