Global Scans · Population · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: The global population is expected to reach 8.5 billion in 2030, up 1 billion from 2016. Western economies are declining in numbers and emerging economies witnessing burgeoning growth.

• [New] Demographic evolution: China, India, the Middle East, and Africa are and will continue to be centers of population growth and urbanization. Passle
• [New] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India's growth forecast for 2024-25 to 6.8% from 6.5% on the back of strong domestic demand and a rising working-age population. Yahoo Finance
• [New] US research shows that Hispanic and black populations are at higher risk of stroke than white populations; notably, the incidence of hemorrhagic stroke is significantly higher in black people than in age-matched white populations. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Africa is experiencing some of the fastest population growth in the world; jumping from about 818 million in 2000 to 1.39 billion in 2020, and the UN forecasts that, by the middle of the century, it will have reached 2.5 billion. The National
• [New] Risk for widespread U.S. measles transmission remains low because of high population immunity. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• [New] In a UK database analyzing 10926 COVID-19 related deaths, SOT recipients had a hazard ratio of 3.53 for death as compared to the general population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The aging population and the technological revolution are megatrends that will dominate the investment landscape for years to come regardless of what the Fed does, or GDP in the next few quarters, or whoever gets elected president. Cabot Wealth
• [New] In 2024, initiatives in the UK and Ireland will focus on enhancing accessibility, promoting early intervention, and fostering awareness to address the mental health needs of their populations. IG Recruit
• [New] Voters in India will cast ballots later this month, with self-styled strongman Narendra Modi expected to win a third term as prime minister in the world's most populous country. Mint
• [New] The Australian population is expected to increase by 15% (about 4 million people) between 2021 and 2031 (ABS 2018), while cancer cases are estimated to increase by around 22%. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• [New] The Australian population is ageing, and the risk of being diagnosed with cancer increases with age. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• [New] The population in China is getting older and is going to be older. ThePrint
• [New] As climate change becomes a looming threat across the globe, Indigenous communities in the USA are strongly advocating for the widespread adoption of their ancient techniques, which have sustained their populations for millennia. Geographical
• [New] The global Phase 3 LIBerate program with over 2,700 patients enrolled a diverse population of patients with CVD, without CVD at very high and high risk for CVD, including heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Two-thirds of countries will experience decreases in their rural populations between 2014 and 2050, including most countries in Asia (United Nations 2014 b, 3). SpringerLink
• Only seven countries globally meet the air quality standards set by the World Health Organization, leaving 99% of the world's population at risk of a vast array of health conditions linked to the air they breathe. The Telegraph
• China loomed large at the AAFA summit amid discussions of geopolitical turbulence in a year in which more than half the world's population will hold an election, including the U.S. Supply Chain Dive
• Reports from renowned sources like the Lancet and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) India highlight the impending increase in the elderly population, projecting a substantial rise from 149 million in 2022 to 347 million by 2050. Adda247
• Oregon issued an indefinite pause on new cannabis licenses after permanently tying new issuances to population growth, and officials say it could take a long time before conditions for more are met. Green Market Report
• India is already in the middle of the demographic dividend with a surge in its younger and working-age population, which is estimated to become the world's largest by 2030. Deloitte Insights
• Food shortages caused by supply chain disruptions emanating from various events across the world have amplified the long-term challenges to the sustainability of global food production, including population growth, climate change, and increased reliance on resource-intensive farming. Engineering News
• Kenya presents a strong potential for the growth of electric mobility, with a growing young and urban population, and a government's willingness to promote sustainable solutions. Logistafrica.com

Last updated: 18 April 2024