The Population Myth
Synopsis
More than half of the world population has been added during Hans Rosling's lifetime, growing from 3 billion to over 7 billion people.
Synopsis
Hans Rosling stands before a screen displaying data on global population trends. He explains how the world population reached seven billion and addresses fears surrounding rapid growth. Using historical data, Rosling traces population changes from 10 million in 10,000 BC to 1 billion in 1800 and beyond. He emphasizes that population growth is stabilizing and that extreme poverty has declined. The Population Myth, originally titled Don't Panic: The Truth About Population, was released on November 7, 2013.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how world population grew from 10 million to 7 billion.
- Find out why fears of overpopulation may be exaggerated.
- Meet Hans Rosling and his unique perspective on data.
Did You Know
- In 10,000 BC, the world population was only 10 million.
- World population reached 1 billion for the first time in 1800.
- More than half of the current world population has been added during Hans Rosling's lifetime.
- Bangladesh's population has tripled from 50 million to over 150 million in recent decades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the world population in 10,000 BC?
In 10,000 BC, the world population was estimated to be only 10 million.
When did the world population reach 1 billion?
The world population reached 1 billion in the year 1800.
How much has the population of Bangladesh changed during the speaker's lifetime?
During the speaker's lifetime, the population of Bangladesh has tripled from 50 million to more than 150 million.
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