Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The projected decline in the workforce could affect U.S. demographics and make it harder to revive manufacturing jobs or attract workers in key sectors such as health care, agriculture, and energy, especially as the population ages. Caliber.az
• [New] By 2040, 7 million additional people in PNG will live in areas at risk of malaria transmission, with 2.8 million directly attributable to climate change and the remainder due to population growth. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Climate change accounted for 1.43 million of the estimated increase between 2019 and 2040, while population growth accounted for the remainder. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The East of England is one of the UK's driest regions and faces growing pressure from climate change and population growth, with more than 700,000 additional residents expected over the next 20 years. Water Magazine
• [New] The increasing global demand for food, driven by population growth and shifting dietary patterns, will ensure the long-term strategic importance of agricultural output, even amidst short-term price fluctuations and trade disruptions. Mammoth Times
• [New] By 2050, the working-age population will shrink by 16%, creating chronic labour shortages. BakuNetwork.org
• [New] With 70% of the population in cities by 2050, smart cities are key to addressing urban challenges. Research and Markets
• [New] African continent's population is projected to reach 2.5 billion people by 2050. Food Tank
• [New] An ageing global population presents both challenges and opportunities, calling for innovation, smarter infrastructure and new forms of collaboration between business, government and investors. LGT Wealth Management
• [New] By 2060, Americans aged 65 and above are projected to almost quadruple to 95 million, forming 23% of the overall population. openpr
• [New] The US population aged 65+ is projected to surge from 58 to 82 million by 2050. Stock Titan
• [New] The number of new cancer cases worldwide is expected to rise by nearly 75% by 2050, with lower income countries most affected due to population growth and ageing. Euronews
• [New] Canada will no longer be able to push out further effects of population ageing given the planned immigration policy reversal. Cooper Wealth Advisory Group
• [New] By 2030 one in five Americans will be 65 or older, resulting in senior drivers comprising an even larger share of the driving population. The Open Minds Project
• [New] Around 80% of the global old age population will be living in the low and middle income countries by 2050. Precedence Research
• [New] By 2050, 20.3% of SEA's population will be elderly, increasing demand for high-protein dairy products. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• China is entering a super age society and by 2030, China's elderly population will hit 260 million. Morgan Stanley
• Adults aged 65 and older will comprise 22% of the U.S. population by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• Primary energy demand will rise by 23% between now and 2050, driven largely by population growth, rapid urbanization, and expanding economies across Asia and Africa. Rolling Out
• According to data from the World Health Organization, the global population of individuals aged 60 and older is anticipated to rise from 1.1 billion in 2023 to approximately 1.4 billion by the year 2030. Polaris
• People aged 65 years and above will grow from 10% of the global population in 2022 to 16% by 2050, expanding the pool of patients requiring joint replacement surgeries. Market.us Media
• By 2028, 50% of the global population 14 and older will be online shoppers. Shopify

Last updated: 26 October 2025