Russian Official Says Earth's Population to Peak in 2046, Then Decline
Maxim Oreshkin says demographic burden will hit lowest point in 2033 before rising
Quick Look
- Russian presidential administration deputy head Maxim Oreshkin said Earth's population will peak in 2046 and then decline rapidly.
- He noted that according to all estimates, the demographic burden will reach its lowest point in 2033, after which it will begin to rise, with current trends indicating an increase in the proportion of older generations.
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Why It Matters
Maxim Oreshkin, deputy head of the Russian presidential administration, made comments on global demographic trends. The statement provides specific projections for when global population will peak and begin to decline.
According to all estimates, the demographic burden will reach its lowest point in 2033, after which it will begin to rise, Maxim Oreshkin said MOSCOW, April 23. /TASS/. The Earth’s population will peak in 2046 and then begin to decline rapidly, Russian presidential administration deputy head Maxim Oreshkin said. "In 2046, the Earth’s population will reach its peak. After that, it will begin to decline quite rapidly. At the same time, the birth rate is falling. According to all estimates, the demographic burden will reach its lowest point in 2033, after which it will begin to rise," he said. Oreshkin added that current trends indicate an increase in the proportion of older generations.
Open Questions
- What specific data or studies support these projections
- How Russia plans to address the demographic shifts
- What policies are being considered to manage the aging population
