Population explosion is a global problem nowadays:
The issue of population growth is worldwide. Naturally, the word "over-population" is a relative one. About 253 people per square mile, or 98 people per square kilometer, make up the world’s population. This figure differs significantly between nations and regions, with some having far higher population densities than others.
We observe the scope of the issue if we compare the current state of affairs with that of the developed Western nations. Some intriguing trends can be seen in the most recent world population census data. By mid-November 2022, there were 8 billion people on the earth. By 2050, this number is predicted to increase to 9.7 billion, and it may reach a peak of 10.4 billion in the middle of the 1980s. With populations of over 1.4 billion apiece, China and India currently hold the top two spots in terms of population, making up almost 18% of the global population. But by 2037, India’s population is expected to overtake China’s.
It is expected that between now and 2050, Africa will account for almost half of the world’s population growth. The population of Europe, on the other hand, is predicted to shrink; by 2050, 61 countries are predicted to have a decline in population. Data from the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs served as the basis for these figures.
Overpopulation has far too many negative repercussions on the world. First and foremost, population expansion has turned into a national liability rather than a national advantage due to the shortage of food and housing. The increasing population offset any gains made in terms of economic growth. More children mean more unemployed people and more mouths to feed, not more future workers. As a result, there will inevitably be less spending per person. The population growth has disrupted these plans, causing the impoverished to face increased hardships, hunger, illness, and poverty.
Encouraging the public to use family planning is the most crucial step. To forward the plans, the government ought to act right away. The dissemination of helpful information about the family planning program can be greatly aided by the mainstream media, particularly television. The most critical necessity is urgent and sincere public awareness.