The global population is expected to start shrinking later this century

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The global population is expected to start shrinking later this century, which could have a dramatic affect on the world order. Population numbers are expected to peak at 9.7 billion in 2064 and then fall to 8.8 billion by 2100 as more women access education and contraception, according to a new study. A new study published in The Lancet predicts that 183 out of 195, or 94 percent, of countries will see a falling fertility rate by the latter half of this century.

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