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According to the United Nations 'World Population Prospects' report, which of the following statements regarding global population projections is NOT correct?
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- 1The world's population is projected to reach a peak of around 10.4 billion people during the 2080s and remain at that level until 2100.
- 2The populations of 61 countries or areas are projected to decrease by 1 per cent or more between 2022 and 2050.
- 3The countries of Asia alone will contribute more than half of the global population increase anticipated through 2050.✓
- 4In 2020, the world population growth rate fell below 1 per cent per year for the first time since 1950.
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The countries of Asia alone will contribute more than half of the global population increase anticipated through 2050.
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