According to my most recent information update in January 2022, the approximate global population was 7.9 billion individuals. [7] It is important to be aware that population figures are prone to fluctuate and are continually revised when new data is obtained. To obtain the most up-to-date and precise world population figures, I suggest consulting reliable sources such as the United Nations (UN), the World Bank, or other recognised demographic research agencies.1
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