The world has reached 8 billion people — but soon we'll hit a decline we'll never reverse

Summary

Casey Briggs writing in ABC News, makes the following points:

• An ageing population puts pressure on the tax base, potentially changing how and where government funds are spent.
• Many ‘mundane ‘jobs are likely to be automated, freeing up workers for growing service/health industries.
• The Philippines, India, Pakistan and parts of Africa account for over half the population increase.

References

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References from the Web:

• NOV 2022 World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022-UN
• NOV 2022 The World Population Just Hit 8 Billion and Here’s How It Will Continue to Grow-Scientific American

Source Information: 

• Article Source: ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
• Media Check: ABC News Media Bias/Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)/     
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)