Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The UN's 2024 World Population Prospects projects approximately 9.7 billion people by 2050, with an 80% confidence interval ranging from around 9.4 to 10.1 billion depending on fertility outcomes. World Population Clock
• [New] Based on the UN's 2024 medium-fertility scenario, the world population is projected to reach 10 billion around 2058 and peak at approximately 10.3 billion around 2084. World Population Clock
• [New] China is projected to experience the largest absolute population loss of any nation, potentially losing over 200 million people between 2024 and 2054 due to sustained low fertility. World Population Clock
• [New] A growing, aging population and rising disease burden are colliding with persistent workforce shortages-highlighted by projections that new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. will surpass two million in 2026 alone. MarketScale
• [New] Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to double its population by 2050, driven by high birth rates and a young demographic structure. World Population Clock
• [New] The United States is finally beginning to confront one of its most predictable - and most neglected-challenges: how to care for an aging population that will increasingly need help with daily life. Dignity Alliance
• [New] A new University of Oxford study finds that almost half of the global population (3.79 billion) will be living with extreme heat by 2050 if the world reaches 2.0 °C of global warming above pre-industrial levels - a scenario that climate scientists see as increasingly likely. Oxford University
• [New] Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2026 forecasts Thailand's ultra-wealthy population will rise 26% in 2026-2031, while prime home prices climbed 6.3%, underscoring strong domestic and foreign demand. null
• [New] With nearly 75% of the UK population now fully embracing digital banking, building societies, like Nottingham Building Society, recognise the need to modernise their technology to ensure maximum uptime and deliver the digital experiences members expect. FinExtra
• [New] Unless birth rates or immigration rates change, the U.S. population will begin to shrink. PBS News Hour Classroom
• [New] The critical tone toward Israel will likely keep growing among the political elite and wider population - a product of the deeply entrenched Islamic movement in Jordan, out of which Hamas grew. The Washington Institute
• [New] Rising Urbanization and Population Growth: The UAE's population is projected to reach 10 million in the near future, driving significant urbanization. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] As Utah continues to experience rapid population growth and rising housing costs, housing policy will remain central to how communities across the Wasatch Region plan for the future. Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities
• [New] There is a growing risk of genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza. SpringerLink
• [New] Globally, by 2050, the number of people aged 60 or older is projected to reach 2.1 billion, double the 2020 population. Scientific Research Publishing
• [New] By 2070, the Canadian population aged 65 and older, which was estimated at 7 million in 2022, is expected to double to between 14 and 16 million. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The U.S. faces a rapidly aging population, with 43 states projected to have more than 20% of their residents over age 65 by 2050. Dignity Alliance
• [New] By 2040, L.A.'s older adult population is projected to increase by 61% from about 1.4 million to 2.3 million. Los Angeles Times
• [New] Key Drivers: Factors Contributing to the Cardiologist Shortage An Ageing Population & Workforce: Growing Care Needs & Retirements By 2030, projections estimate that 1 in 5 Americans will be aged 65 or older, a demographic shift with significant implications for cardiovascular care. Medicus Healthcare Solutions
• [New] Growing elderly population, rising disposable income, an increased public awareness and access to treatment for the patient population are expected to bring significant growth for pain management devices in the Asia Pacific region. iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. - Healthcare Market Research
• [New] Due to the increasing aging population throughout the world, there is a great opportunity for the use of physical AI in the areas of personal support, assistance with mobility, remote monitoring and rehabilitation robotics. Acumen Research and Consulting
• [New] As Australia continues adapting to an ageing population and evolving economic conditions, staying informed and financially prepared will remain the key to navigating retirement with confidence and security. NH News
• [New] Africa's rapidly growing young population makes investments in education, skills development, and employment opportunities essential for harnessing demographic potential. Stratheia

Last updated: 26 April 2026