The world population in 2022 was approximately 8 billion people. According to United Nations estimates, the global population surpassed the 8 billion mark in mid-November 2022

. More precise figures for 2022 estimate the population at around 7.975 billion to just over 8 billion, depending on the source

. In summary:

• The world population reached about 8 billion in 2022.
• This milestone was officially marked by the UN on November 15, 2022

• Estimates for the exact population in 2022 range close to 8 billion, with figures like 7.975 billion also cited