Why the world’s population is heading for collapse

Why the world’s population is heading for collapse

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2 Video Views·Dec 1, 2025

The UN has predicted that the global population will peak in 2084. Our top economics editors explain why we could reach that milestone sooner than expected. Plus, what people often get wrong about why birth rates are falling.

Watch the full show to learn about the economic impact of falling fertility rates—and whether that spells catastrophe.