While the total world population has been increasing on an absolute basis, the rate of increase has declined.

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This statement is true. The growth rate of the world population peaked in the 1960s and has been declining steadily since then. Currently, the annual growth rate is estimated to be around 1.05%, which is the lowest it has been in several decades. However, due to the large base of the world population, even a small percentage growth still results in a significant increase in absolute numbers.

While the Total World Population Has Been Increasing on an Absolute