e视人苦 Worldwide population growth The worlds population is showing explosive growth: It totaled 6. 1 billion in 2000 and will exceed 7. 9 billion by the year 2025 Explosive population growth has major implications for business a growing population does not mean growing markets unless these markets have sufficient purchasing power. 2008-3-10 Marketing Management ( UG)2008-3-10 Marketing Management (UG) 8 Worldwide Population Growth • The world’s population is showing explosive growth: It totaled 6.1 billion in 2000 and will exceed 7.9 billion by the year 2025. • Explosive population growth has major implications for business. • A growing population does not mean growing markets unless these markets have sufficient purchasing power