UN population projections miss mark again, sparking questions about peak population timing. The latest data from the UN's World Population Prospects shows that global population is expected to reach 10.3 billion by 2084. However, historical trends suggest that birth rates may be declining faster than previously thought, potentially leading to a peak of around 9 billion in 2054.

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