World Population Day

                                                                    EVENT: On Saturday, July 11th , a webinar to mark the World Population Day 2026 will be held. Register to participate and  Watch the livestream! Statement by UNFPA Executive Director on World Population Day 2026; July11th. We are living through a time of profound demographic change. Some countries have historically large numbers of young people. Others are experiencing rapid population ageing. And many are navigating both. Societies and economies are being reshaped by intersecting crises, rising inequalities and disruptive technologies. At the same time, information and misinformation are redefining how we perceive the world around us. How do young adults see their lives, ambitions and futures in a world of constant change? This is the questio...

 Findings from the Demographic Futures Survey 2026 . Around the world, demographic change is prompting urgent debate about fertility, family life and the future. Lives, Choices and Futures, UNFPA’s report on the findings of the 2025-2026 Demographic Futures Survey brings together one of the most geographically diverse bodies of evidence on how young adults’ hopes and decisions about relationships, parenthood and the future take place in an uncertain world. Through the voices of over 108,000 Internet-connected people aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries, this report shows that many young people continue to value partnership and parenthood, but the conditions to realize these aspirations often feel out of reach. The findings reveal:  More than two thirds of respondents want to marry or live with a partner. Two children is the most commonly reported ideal family size in five out of seven regional groupings. Economic and housing constraints constitute the most common obstacles t...

The theme for World Population Day 2026 this year is “ Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future .” The theme reflects a new report on the findings of the UNFPA Demographic Futures Survey , which asked more than 100,000 Internet-connected people aged 18 to 39 in 73 countries about their partnership, reproductive and life aspirations. The report  entitled " Lives, Choices and Futures. " will be published on 7 July, just ahead of World Population Day – a timely opportunity to place evidence at the centre of global discussions on demographic change, reproductive rights and sustainable development.