The world map formed with computer animated people.
Significance:
World Population Day seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The day was inspired by the public interest in Five Billion Day on July 11, 1987 approximately the date on which the world's population reached five billion people.
Type:
Environmental Days
Observed by:
World Population
Location:
World
Initiator:
UN
Start year:
1989
Date origin:
Five Billion Day was on July 11, 1987. It was approximately the date on which the world's population reached five billion people.