State of world population 2011 : people and possibilities in a world of 7 billion

In late 2011, the global population will reach 7 billion, up from 6 billion in barely 12 years. This Report examines how the world got to this milestone, mentioning factors such as the big strides in health care that allow older people to live longer, more children to survive to adulthood and beyond, as well as policies and other initiatives that allow women to play a stronger role in society. This overview includes analysis of the latest demographic trends, such as the unprecedented youth bulge, as well as projections and implications for the quality of life of women, men and young people. The Report includes original reporting from China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, India, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
1. A closer look at our world of 7 billion -- 2. Youth: a new global power reshaping the world -- 3. Security, economic strength and independence in old age -- 4. What influences fertility? -- 5. Decision to move: the power and impact of migration -- 6. Planning ahead for the growth of cities -- 7. Sharing and sustaining Earth’s resources -- 8. The way ahead: finishing the Cairo agenda.

iv, 124 p. : ill., graphs, tables

Includes bibliographical references (p. 124).

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