This State of World Population report looks at dynamics behind the numbers & explains trends that are defining our world of 7 bn. Says that with planning and the right investments in people now our world of 7 bn can have thriving sustainable cities.

This year's State of World Population report, People and Possibilities in a World of 7 Billion, looks at the the dynamics behind the numbers. It explains the trends that are defining our world of 7 billion and documents actions that people in vastly different countries and circumstances are taking in their own communities to make the most of their--and our--world.

See Also

Feature: World population touches 7 bn.

Feature: Dubious assumptions prime population bomb.

Feature: Population rise and growing water scarcity in India.

Feature: Census 2011.

Feature: Population 7 billion.

Report: State of world population 2009.

Report: India Census 2011.

Report: Asian development outlook 2011 update.

Report: The MDG report 2011.