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The world population reaches 8 billion people
November 15, 20228 billion people. That is now the size of our human family.
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem explains why this is both a milestone for humanity and a moment for reflection.
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8 Billion Strong: A world of infinite possibilities
November 4, 2022A world of 8 billion people is a world of infinite possibilities. See what this milestone for humanity means for both people and the planet.
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Small Area Estimation
Better Data for More Effective Policies and Programmes
Publication date: 31 January 2020
Author: UNFPA
This brochure describes a method of Small Area Estimation that combines census and household survey data. It also presents a case study based on data from Nepal. The case study illustrates the use of census as well as demographic and health survey data to generate estimates of three family planning related indicators for Village Development Committees and Municipalities in rural and urban areas, respectively.
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Low fertility: A review of the determinants
Working Paper No. 2
Publication date: 31 July 2019
Author: Elizabeth Wilkins
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