Global population growth may be more sensitive to environmental and societal pressures," Alessio Zaccone told Newsweek.

While global population growth is projected to slow over the rest of the century, Africa stands out for its relatively young and growing population.

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The capital of Indonesia surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city after the United Nations overhauled how it measures urban populations. By John Yoon Jakarta, Indonesia’s vibrant, overcrowded ...