A new study indicates that the world population might be billions higher than the current estimate of 8.2 billion, primarily due to substantial undercounting in rural areas. The study highlights how challenges in conducting censuses in remote and conflict-affected regions have historically led to significant inaccuracies. Despite the UN projecting a peak population of over 10 billion by the mid-2080s, the study does not provide a revised estimate, emphasizing ongoing difficulties in capturing accurate population data.
A new study reveals that there could be billions more people in the world than currently thought, as populations in rural areas have been significantly undercounted.
The inaccuracies stemmed from difficulties in conducting censuses in remote or conflict-affected areas, meaning many people had historically not been counted.
Currently, the UN estimates the world population to be about 8.2 billion, which is projected to peak at over 10 billion by the mid-2080s.
The study doesn’t offer a revised global population estimate, highlighting the ongoing challenges in accurately assessing population numbers.
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