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World Population Day

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

⏱️ Duration: 1 day -- World Population Day Ends at 00:00:00 (UTC)

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About World Population Day

World Population Day is an annual observance held on July 11, aimed at raising awareness about global population issues. Established by the United Nations in 1989, this day serves to highlight the importance of population-related issues in the context of sustainable development, human rights, and the need for family planning.

The observance was initiated following the Day of Five Billion on July 11, 1987, which marked the world population reaching five billion. Since then, World Population Day has focused on various themes each year, addressing critical issues such as reproductive health, gender equality, and the impact of population growth on the environment.

On this day, various events and activities are organized worldwide, including educational campaigns, discussions, and community outreach programs. Governments, NGOs, and individuals are encouraged to engage in conversations about population challenges and solutions, making it a platform for advocacy and action.

World Population Day matters because it emphasizes the need for sustainable development and the importance of addressing population issues to improve the quality of life for all. It encourages global dialogue and collaboration to tackle the challenges posed by population growth and demographic changes.

Key facts

First held: 1989
Frequency: Annual

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Frequently asked questions about World Population Day.

World Population Day is observed on July 11 each year.

The day aims to raise awareness about population issues and promote sustainable development.

World Population Day was established by the United Nations in 1989.

It is celebrated through various events, educational campaigns, and discussions worldwide.

Each year focuses on different themes related to population issues, such as reproductive health and gender equality.

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World Population Day start times in other key cities:

Location	Time
Abidjan	Sat 00:00:00
Addis-Abeba	Sat 00:00:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 00:00:00
Alexandrie	Sat 00:00:00
Ankara	Sat 00:00:00
Bagdad	Sat 00:00:00
Bangalore	Sat 00:00:00
Bangkok	Sat 00:00:00
Bogotá	Sat 00:00:00
Chongqing	Sat 00:00:00
Dacca	Sat 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 00:00:00
Delhi	Sat 00:00:00
Guangzhou	Sat 00:00:00
Hanoï	Sat 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Sat 00:00:00
Hô Chi Minh-Ville	Sat 00:00:00
Istanbul	Sat 00:00:00
Jakarta	Sat 00:00:00
Johannesburg	Sat 00:00:00
Kano	Sat 00:00:00
Karachi	Sat 00:00:00
Khartoum	Sat 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Sat 00:00:00
Lagos	Sat 00:00:00
Lahore	Sat 00:00:00
Le Caire	Sat 00:00:00
Le Cap	Sat 00:00:00
Lima	Sat 00:00:00
Londres	Sat 00:00:00
Luanda	Sat 00:00:00
Melbourne	Sat 00:00:00
Mexico, ville	Sat 00:00:00
Moscou	Sat 00:00:00
Mumbai	Sat 00:00:00
New York City	Sat 00:00:00
Pékin	Sat 00:00:00
Rio de Janeiro	Sat 00:00:00
Riyad	Sat 00:00:00
Saint-Pétersbourg	Sat 00:00:00
Santiago	Sat 00:00:00
Shanghai	Sat 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Sat 00:00:00
Singapour	Sat 00:00:00
Sydney	Sat 00:00:00
São Paulo	Sat 00:00:00
Séoul	Sat 00:00:00
Tokyo	Sat 00:00:00
Téhéran	Sat 00:00:00

World Population Day start times in different countries:

🇩🇿 Algeria Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brazil Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egypt Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Germany Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italy Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japan Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexico Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russia Sat 00:00:00
🇿🇦 South Africa Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Spain Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thailand Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 United States Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇩🇿 Algeria	Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brazil	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egypt	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia	Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Germany	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italy	Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japan	Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexico	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russia	Sat 00:00:00
🇿🇦 South Africa	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Spain	Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thailand	Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 United States	Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 00:00:00