How many human beings are on the planet?
There are approximately 8 billion living human beings on planet earth as of 2023. The number of human beings is an estimate based on population growth rates, census results and death patterns.
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### Instruction: How many human beings are on the planet?
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### Response: There are approximately 8 billion living human beings on planet earth as of 2023. The number of human beings is an estimate based on population growth rates, census results and death patterns.</s>