Both the US population and the world population are growing exponentially. The UN medium population projection for 2050 is 9.1 billion people; the high is 10.7 billion. Rapid population growth results in stress on the environment, a lack of basic resources such as water and food, increased levels of maternal and infant mortality, and an inequitable standard of living. As the only national grassroots population stabilization organization, Population Connection advocates for equal and affordable access to family planning and provides education about the environmental impact of overpopulation. Learn More →