The number of people on Earth is increasing dramatically.

The number of people on Earth is increasing dramatically.

According to the calculations of researchers led by Corey Bradshaw, a scientist at Flinders University, humanity has already exceeded the number of people that the Earth can sustainably support at current consumption rates. According to the study, while the optimal figure for the planet is about 2.5 billion people, today this number has exceeded 8.3 billion.

Experts say that the maximum limit could be around 12 billion, but this would sharply increase the risk of hunger, disease and conflict. According to forecasts, the Earth's population will peak in the 2060s-2070s.

Scientists warn that if resource use and consumption rates do not change, the planet will face serious environmental and social problems.