Celebrating the Potential and Promise of the Largest Youth Generation Ever

Celebrating the potential and promise of the largest youth generation ever

Young people are shaping the future and demanding a world that is just, inclusive and sustainable, the UN chief said on Friday, marking World Population Day.

The World's Largest Cities in 2025 by Population

Beijing, China. Image © ESB Professional via Shutterstock Every year, World Population Day is observed on July 11th, aiming to increase people's awareness of various population issues, such as the importance of urbanization, gender equality, poverty, health, and human rights. In 2025, under the theme "Empowering Youth to Build the Families They Want," the United Nations draws attention to the largest generation of young people in history, many o…