As of 2025, the world population is currently estimated to be over 8.2 billion people.
World Population Day, observed annually on July 11 every year, is an event established by the United Nations Development Programme to raise awareness about global population issues.
It specifically focuses on topics such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.
The day was inspired by public interest in ‘Five Billion Day’, which marked the approximate date in 1987 when the world's population reached five billion.
Let’s take a closer look at the population figures for districts in the North Nottinghamshire area and some interesting facts using recent census data
A census is a count of a population, often including demographic information about individuals and households.
In the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) conducts a census every ten years to gather this information across England and Wales.
Are any of these findings surprising to you?
9. Newark and Sherwood
The population of Newark and Sherwood has passed 120,000. Between the last two censuses (held in 2011 and 2021), the population of Newark and Sherwood increased by 7.1 per cent, from around 114,800 in 2011 to around 123,000 in 2021. Image: Dancers at Wellow Maypole Celebrations. Photo: Roger Grayson`
10. Edwinstowe
The population of Edwinstowe at the 2021 census was 5,320. It was 5,188 in 2011. Tourism is now a key part of the local economy. Photo: Google