State of the World Population 2011

People and Possibilities in a World of 7 Billion

Seven billion people will inhabit the earth on 31 October, 2011.

This year's State of World Population report, People and Possibilities in a World of 7 Billion, looks at the the dynamics behind the numbers. It explains the trends that are defining our world of 7 billion and documents actions that people in vastly different countries and circumstances are taking in their own communities to make the most of their and ourworld.

The report makes the case for sound planning and investing in people.

Publication date: 2011

To download a copy of the report click here:



http://foweb.unfpa.org/SWP2011/reports/EN-SWOP2011-FINAL.pdf