Nigeria’s population projected to rise by 130 million by 2050 — World Bank chief
World Bank President Ajay Banga says Nigeria’s population will grow by about 130 million by 2050, firmly placing the country among the world’s most populous nations.
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‘Earth has plenty of room for more people’ – Elon Musk
“If you’re flying across the US or internationally, it’s empty… Humans are not densely packed,” Musk added, noting that population density concerns are often based on a few crowded cities.
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While global population growth continues in many regions, several countries are facing serious depopulation due to low birth rates, aging populations, and high emigration.
Top 20 most populous countries in 2025
This is according to recent demographic projections released by Statista.