World Population Day 2025 will be observed on 11 July 2025.

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World Population Day 2025 will be observed on July 11 to highlight global population trends and their multifaceted impact. Established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989, this date marks the historic milestone when global population reached five billion on July 11, 1987, known as “Five Billion Day”.


      - The theme for this year is “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.” It emphasizes youth agency, reproductive rights, gender equality, and access to education and healthcare, urging policy-makers to prioritize informed choices and equitable support for today’s largest generation of young people.

     

     

Main Point :-   (i) World Population Day matters now more than ever: with the global population surpassing 8.2 billion and expected to reach nearly 10 billion by mid-century, challenges like resource scarcity, aging societies, and slowing birth rates demand urgent policy response. The observance aims to transform awareness into action, promoting sustainable development, family planning, and human rights.

      (ii) Since its launch, the day has grown into a global platform involving the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), governments, NGOs, academic institutions, and youth groups. Observances include seminars, health camps, advocacy campaigns, and community-driven initiatives—reinforcing its mission to foster inclusive and sustainable societies in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.


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