Facts & figures

6.1 billion World population today

9.3 billion Expected world population by 2050

85 percent Amount of expected population in 2050 concentrated in developing countries

1.1 billion Number of people worldwide with no access to clean water

1.1 billion Number of people in developing countries who lack adequate housing

880 million Number of people in developing countries who have no access to modern health services

880 million Number of children in developing countries who don't attend school through fifth grade

SOURCE: UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND, 2001