 Related Organisation/Agency:
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
The tremendous interest generated by the Day of 5 Billion on 11 July 1987 led to the establishment of World Population Day as an annual event. For more than 20 years, 11 July has been an occasion to mark the significance of population trends and related issues.
The theme for 2014 was Young People
Today's 1.8 billion young people are shaping social and economic realities, challenging norms and values, and building the foundation of the world's future. Yet too many young people continue to grapple with poverty, inequality and human rights violations that prevent them from reaching their personal and collective potential.
Safeguarding the rights of adolescents and youth and investing in their future is essential to their development and that of their families, communities and countries. Providing quality education, decent employment, effective livelihood skills and access to sexual and reproductive health, including comprehensive sexuality education, will ensure that every young person's potential is developed.
World Population Day Themes
The theme of 2015 is "Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies".
The theme of 2014 was "A time to reflect on population trends and related issues" and "Investing in Young People".
The theme of 2013 was "Focus is on Adolescent Pregnancy".
The theme of 2012 was "Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services".
The theme of 2011 was "7 Billion Actions".
The theme of 2010 was "Be Counted: Say What You Need".
The theme of 2009 was "Fight Poverty: Educate Girls".
The theme of 2008 was "Plan Your Family, Plan Your Future".
The theme of 2007 was "Men at Work".
The theme of 2006 was "Being Young is Tough".
The theme of 2005 was "Equality Empowers".
The theme of 2004 was "ICPD at 10".
The theme of 2003 was "1,000,000,000 adolescents".
The theme of 2002 was "Poverty, Population and Development".
The theme of 2001 was "Population, Environment and Development".
The theme of 2000 was "Saving Women's Lives".
The theme of 1999 was "Start the Count-up to the Day of Six Billion".
The theme of 1998 was "Approaching the Six Billion".
The theme of 1997 was "Adolescent Reproductive Health Care".
The theme of 1996 was "Reproductive Health and AIDS".
Web link:
World Population Day
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