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Why the world’s population is heading for collapse

United KingdomPublished November 20, 2025

Views 249K  |  Likes 4.57K  |  Comments 1.75K
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The EconomistThe Economist
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The UN has predicted that the global population will peak in 2084. Our top economics editors explain why we could reach that milestone sooner than expected. Plus, what people often get wrong about why birth rates are falling. Watch the full show to learn about the economic impact of falling fertility rates—and whether…

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November 20, 2025
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