World Population Day
July 11, 2026 Recurs yearly
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July 11, 2026 Recurs yearly
Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future
Established by the UN in 1989, World Population Day draws attention to population issues – growth, aging, migration, and reproductive health, and their impact on development.
The 2026 theme puts young people's aspirations at the center of population and demographic discussions. Rather than treating population change simply as a matter of fertility rates or population numbers, the campaign asks whether young people have the freedom, opportunities and support needed to make decisions about relationships, parenthood and their futures.
The theme was informed by UNFPA's Demographic Futures Survey, which gathered responses from more than 100,000 internet-connected people aged 18–39 across 73 countries. The findings highlight the importance of financial security, stable employment, housing and social support in shaping young people's family and life choices.
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