--- title: World Population Day slug: world-population-day-c34dd url: /detay/world-population-day-c34dd type: article language: English entity: primary: World Population Day type: article categories: - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Sociology slug: sosyoloji url: /kategori/sosyoloji - name: History slug: tarih url: /kategori/tarih tags: - World Population - World Population Day - Population author: Nursena Güller created_at: 2025-10-25T01:40:05.084006+03:00 updated_at: 2025-12-24T08:56:32.426082+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/12/19/kUZeOQh0EWi6BvcaoM8Ni3PqtEbgzIIP.jpg --- # World Population Day ## KURE Information Cards ![nufüüs.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/10/24/d1KrNIUaGIGIc1DNpTFqj7LqJAeYJg5s.jpg) *World Population Day* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Purpose(s) | To raise awareness on population and development issues | | Date(s)(Text) | July 11 | | Declaring Authority | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | | Year of Declaration | 1989 | ## Article Content **World Population Day** is observed annually on **July 11** to draw attention to population issues, support **reproductive rights**, and highlight the relationship between population and development. The day aims to raise awareness of the conditions necessary for individuals to have the number of children they desire and for the [youth population](/en/detay/international-youth-day-722cb/llms.txt) to plan for the future. ### **History** **World Population Day** was established on **July 11, 1989**, by the **United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)**. This date coincided with the period when the [world population](/en/detay/nufus/llms.txt) reached five billion. The day is commemorated annually by the **United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)** through awareness and informational campaigns highlighting the importance of population and its role in development. ### **Purpose and Significance** The purpose of [World Population Day](/en/detay/world-population-day-a5bd5/llms.txt) is to explain the relationship between population and development, support reproductive rights and the freedom to start a family, and ensure that policymakers make data-driven decisions on population issues. Global and national population changes directly influence health, education, social, and economic policies. Ensuring access to economic and social services for individuals to have the number of children they desire, and creating conditions for the youth population to plan for the future, are among the key objectives. ### **Global Population Trends** Historically, the **world population** grew slowly, but it accelerated significantly over the last two centuries. The population reached **7 billion in 2011**, and it is projected to reach approximately **7.9 billion in 2021**, **8.5 billion in 2030**, **9.7 billion in 2050**, and **10.9 billion in 2100**. This growth is linked to the **increase in individuals of reproductive age**, **urbanization and migration trends**, and **changes in fertility rates**. The global fertility rate has declined from **5 children per woman in the 1950s** to **2.3 children today**, and it is expected to reach **2.1 children per woman by 2050**, the level required for population stabilization.[^1]  According to the **UNFPA 2025 report**, **one in five people worldwide cannot have the number of children they desire** due to economic and social barriers. These barriers include financial constraints, lack of job security, housing and childcare costs, difficulty finding a suitable partner, and concerns about the future. Young people are particularly affected by these challenges, facing economic difficulties, gender inequality, limited access to health and education services, climate change, and conflicts, all of which influence their reproductive decisions. [^2]  ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/10/21/xXMq2VKG96qQ2YOm6pBBptq33oSSwjDZ.jpg) *Population (Anadolu Ajansı)* ### **Population and Demographics in Türkiye** As of 2024, **Türkiye’s population** is estimated at **85.7 million**, ranking **18th in the world**. The country’s share of the global population is **1.0%**. The **total fertility rate** stands at **1.48 children per woman**. In [Türkiye](/en/detay/turkiye-nin-nufusu-2024-efd5db80/llms.txt), the **desired number of children** per family is approximately **twice the number actually born**. The **child population (ages 0–17)** constitutes **25.5%** of the total, below the **world average** but higher than that of **EU member states**. The **youth population (ages 15–24)** accounts for **14.9%**, slightly below the global average but higher than most EU countries. The **elderly population (65 and over)** is **10.6%**, above the world average but lower than most EU countries. **Life expectancy at birth** is measured at **74.7 years for men** and **80.0 years for women**.[^3]  ### **Global and Regional Comparisons** According to 2024 data, countries with the highest child population include the Central African Republic, Niger, Somalia, and Mali, while the lowest are South Korea, Japan, and [Singapore](/en/detay/singapore-ecb09/llms.txt). The highest youth population is in Syria, the lowest in Monaco. The highest [elderly population](/en/detay/yaslanma-2/llms.txt) is in Monaco, the lowest in Qatar. Countries with the highest total fertility rates include Chad, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the lowest are South Korea, Singapore, and Ukraine. Within the EU, Bulgaria has the highest fertility rate, while Malta has the lowest. Life expectancy at birth is highest in Monaco for both men and women, and lowest in Chad for men and Nigeria for women. In Türkiye, life expectancy for both sexes is above the global average, differing from most EU countries. ### **Policy and Sustainable Solutions** World Population Day provides governments and policymakers an opportunity to understand factors influencing individuals’ and especially young people’s ability to have their desired number of children and to develop long-term, sustainable solutions. Policies that protect reproductive rights, promote gender equality, and provide economic and social support enable individuals to make informed and free decisions. Key measures include housing support, safe and fair working conditions, parental leave, comprehensive reproductive health services, and access to reliable information. Countries can tailor strategies to their demographic, social, and economic dynamics, supporting family formation while contributing to [sustainable development goals](/en/detay/surdurulebilir-kalkinma-amaclari-2/llms.txt). ### **Population and Economic Development** Historically, population has been considered a vital resource for states. Societies have benefited from population advantages across agricultural production, industrial output, defense, and open-field warfare. Skilled and sufficient human capital allows countries to utilize their existing resources efficiently and effectively, playing a critical role in [economic growth](/en/detay/development-economics-1a17a/llms.txt) and development. Economic development aims to meet unlimited human needs with limited resources. A country’s development level is determined not only by per capita income but also by the proportion of skilled labor. A well-educated workforce enables significant gains across various sectors. Thus, along with economy and health, education—the foundation for both—is one of the most important infrastructure elements for development. Recently, the proportion of qualified skilled labor within a country has become a key indicator for assessing the level of national development. ## Academic Sources and References 1. KKTC İstatistik Kurumu. "Dünya Nüfus Günü, 2024." Accessed October 25, 2025. https://istatistik.gov.ct.tr/HABERLER/d252nya-n252fus-g252n252-2024 2. Taş, Hacı Yunus, ve Mahmut, Küçükoğlu. "İktisadi Kalkınmada Nüfus Faktörü." Hak İş Uluslararası Emek ve Toplum Dergisi 14, no. 39 (2025): 189-204. Accessed October 25, 2025. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/hakisderg/issue/94354/1659258 3. Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu (TÜİK). "Dünya Nüfus Günü, 2025." July 9, 2025. Accessed October 25, 2025. https://data.tuik.gov.tr/Bulten/Index?p=Dunya-Nufus-Gunu-2025-54078 4. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). "Dünya Nüfus Günü 2025." July 10, 2025. 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