In the First Half of the 20th Century,by What Percentage

Question

In the first half of the 20th century,by what percentage did the global population change?
A) There was a 10% increase in the global population
B) There was a 40% increase in the global population
C) There was a 10% decrease in the global population
D) There was a 40% decrease in the global population

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, the global population increased by approximately 40% in the first half of the 20th century. This was largely due to advancements in healthcare and technology leading to longer life expectancy and lower infant mortality rates.