has the world population doubled since 1960

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How many people will be in the world by 2050?

The UN's State of the World Population 2001 report forecasts that humanity's numbers will rise by 50 per cent to 9.3 billion by 2050, with all this growth taking place in developing countries; indeed, the 49 least developed countries will nearly triple in size.

How many people in developing countries lack sanitation?

At present, however, nearly 60 per cent of the 4.4 billion people in developing countries lack basic sanitation, almost a third have no access to clean water, one quarter lack adequate housing and 20 per cent have no access to modern health services.

What percentage of water will be used in 2025?

By 2025, some 70 per cent of all available fresh water was likely to be used, mainly for agriculture, to cater for population growth.

What are the stresses on developing countries?

The stresses on developing countries in particular are likely to be exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, including increased storms, flooding and soil erosion.

How much does the world live on less than $2 a day?

But despite a parallel doubling of consumption, "half the world still exists on less than $2 a day".

Will the global figure be higher or lower by mid century?

Whether the global figure will be higher or lower by mid-century "will depend on success in ensuring women's right to education and health, including reproductive health, and in ending absolute poverty", according to the report's authors.