Demographic trends of the planet: Visual Capitalist report

The world's population is set to reach 8 billion on November 15th, 2022, highlighting the significant demographic trends that have been occurring in recent years. The population has doubled in just 48 years, indicating that humanity is continually expanding further into new, uncharted territory. The report aims to explore what this means for society, geopolitics, and the economy. The questions to be investigated include what impact the growing population will have on the planet's given resources, how it will impact future economies, and what the implications are for the uneven distribution of resources and wealth worldwide. Considering these factors, the report aims to offer an understanding of how global population growth will affect the world's future.