Covid, and demographics

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As of now, Earth's population is about 7.8 billion people. But for how long will it keep increasing? As dramatic as the consequences of the Covid pandemic may have been for the long-term dynamic of the world's population, it will likely only leave a negligible trace compared to other pandemics throughout history. Despite the crisis, the global population will keep growing. Every day about 225 thousand people are born.

The short-term dynamics, on the other hand, will be affected. The countries that have been most severely affected, could see extra mortality increasing to 10% or even 20%. This means losing 1-2 years of a nation's average longevity, which at times of crisis usually only fluctuates by a few months.

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