Which century has seen the most growth in human population?

Question

18th century

20th century

21st century

19th century

Answer 1

The 20th century has seen the most growth in human population. Significant advancements in medicine, agriculture, and sanitation contributed to a dramatic increase in birth rates and a decrease in mortality rates. This period experienced an unprecedented surge in global population, with the world population growing from about 1.6 billion in 1900 to over 6 billion by the year 2000.