epa12231069 People wait at a railway station on World Population Day in Kolkata, India, 11 July 2025. Established by the United Nations (UN), World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on various aspects. The theme for World Population Day 2025 is 'Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.' EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY