Population Growth and Rankings in 2023

Population Growth and Rankings in 2023

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Interactive Video

Geography, Social Studies

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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In 2023, the global population reached 8 billion, surpassing this milestone in November of the previous year according to UN estimates. Over the past 50 years, the top 10 most populous countries have seen an increase of 2.3 billion people. Notably, Brazil has dropped in the rankings, and China, historically the most populous nation, has fallen to second place. The video concludes with a presentation of the most populous countries in 2023 as per the United Nations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the global population reach 8 billion?

November 2022

March 2023

January 2023

December 2021

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were added to the top 10 most populous countries in the last 50 years?

4 billion

3 billion

2.3 billion

1.5 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country lost its position as the most populous country in 2023?

United States

Brazil

India

China

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country dropped in the population rankings in 2023?

Brazil

China

United States

India

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the United Nations, which year is being discussed for the most populous countries?

2021

2020

2023

2022