For the first time since the Black Death, the world's population will fall

World's population set to fall for first time since Black Death. Primary and secondary schools are seeing fewer pupils apply for once coveted spaces. Data shows fewer pupils applying for coveted spaces at once coveted places in schools. The world's population is set to drop for the first time in 100 years.

World's population set to fall for first time since Black Death. Primary and secondary schools are seeing fewer pupils apply for once coveted spaces. Data shows fewer pupils applying for coveted spaces at once coveted places in schools. The world's population is set to drop for the first time in 100 years.

World’s population to fall for first time since the Black Death. Global fertility rates hit an historic tipping point and are unlikely to recover, experts say. World's population will fall for the first time in history since Black Death, experts warn. World population expected to fall in coming years, says experts.

World’s population to fall for first time since the Black Death. Global fertility rates hit an historic tipping point and are unlikely to recover, experts say. World's population will fall for the first time in history since Black Death, experts warn. World population expected to fall in coming years, says experts.