Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Genomics Program established the Genome Program, sequencing citizens to map population-specific variants. Market Data Forecast
• [New] In 2026, Eastern & South-Eastern Asia is expected to have an urban population of about 1.97 billion, with a slow annual urban growth rate of roughly 0.07%. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] About 70% of the world's population could be living in smart cities by 2050. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] Asia-Pacific is set to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period 2026-2035, owing to increasing patient population and advancements in MedTech innovations. Research Nester
• [New] With workforce demographics shifting, financial pressure intensifying, and expectations rising, 2026 represents a rare opportunity for HR and benefits professionals. Why 2026 could be a breakthrough year for financial wel
• [New] The UN now expects China's population to more than halve over the coming decades, a significantly quicker decline than prior forecasts. ActionForex
• [New] As many as 80% of the elderly population is expected to live in low- and middle-income countries by 2050. SUPA71
• [New] The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented demographic shift, with the elderly population expected to double by 2050. SUPA71
• [New] Chief Nursing Officer of Ochsner Health (New Orleans): One of the most pressing workforce challenges in 2026 will be the shortage of nurses amidst an ever-increasing demand for care from an aging population. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• [New] Australian and global heart health advocates now warn heart valve disease is the next cardiac epidemic, driven by an ageing population and persistently low awareness. Mirage News
• [New] Fastest-Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region through 2033, fueled by the rapidly aging demographics in Japan and China, and a rising middle-class focus on preventive health. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2050, more than 85% of the world's population will live in developing countries. Businessday NG
• [New] As the global population gets older, the demand for surgical procedures will only rise. thedetroitbureau
• [New] The all-cause dementia population in England and Wales would reach 1.7 million (1.62-1.75 million) by 2040, assuming a 2.8% relative annual increase in incidence rate. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Rising patient volumes and an aging population - over 78 million Americans are expected to be 65 or older by 2035 - are driving up hospital admissions and outpatient visits, putting additional operational pressure on clinical and administrative staff. DataM Intelligence
• 56% of the global population resides in urban areas, a figure projected to reach 60% by 2030, intensifying demand for ready-to-cook ingredients. Market Data Forecast
• From pension fund capital flows to sovereign debt risk, from healthcare investment to automation-driven productivity, the aging population economic impact is reshaping global bond markets and forex dynamics. seaglobalfx
• In the next 75 years, the Chinese population is expected to decline by 786 million people, which is half of their current population. Discover Magazine
• As of 2024, 13% of regional businesses utilized AI technologies, with 80% of the population expected to possess basic digital skills by the end of 2030. Research Nester
• With a projected 7% rise in the world's youth population by 2030, ensuring meaningful participation of young people is crucial to making agrifood systems more inclusive, sustainable and future-ready. National Today
• Dubai's population could approach 4 million within the next few years, sustaining long-term housing requirements. Khaleej Times
• If women begin acting more like they did in earlier and different times, choosing to have on average 25% more children, the world population will start growing again. Hudson Institute
• If the average woman has 1.7 children as women now do in half the world, then world population will decline until humans disappear from the Earth - or, more likely, until women start having more children. Hudson Institute

Last updated: 01 March 2026