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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] The world population would reach 9.73 billion by 2050, and global demand for livestock products, including meat, dairy, and eggs, would be estimated to increase by 8% (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2017). PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] The global urban population reached 57% in 2023 and is expected to hit 68% by 2050, driving greater demand for personal mobility as more people live in urban centers. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] The Lancet Global Burden of Disease analysis demonstrated that global obesity prevalence more than doubled between 1990 and 2021, and projections indicate that by 2050, over 3.8 billion adults, representing more than half of the world's population, will exhibit excess adiposity. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] The global population aged 60 and above is projected to exceed 1.4 billion by 2030, increasing demand for products that support hormonal balance, bone health, and cardiovascular wellness. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] The global elderly population aged 65 and above is projected to reach 1.6 billion by 2050, up from around 761 million in 2021. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] By the late 2070s, the global population aged 65 plus is projected to reach 2.2 billion, surpassing the number of children under 18. EBSCO
  • [New] The UAE's population is projected to reach 11.1 million by 2030, with the proportion of residents aged 65 and above rising from 1.1% to 4.4%. Khaleej Times
  • [New] The global population aged 60 and older is expected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050, increasing pressure on healthcare systems and accelerating the development of targeted treatments. Yahoo! Finance
  • [New] Rapid growth is projected in the aging population which is set to more than double from 1.87 million in 2019 to 4.77 million by 2050. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews
  • [New] The Asia Pacific region is expected to register the fastest growth, propelled by expanding urban populations, rising middle-class incomes, and growing awareness about skincare among younger demographics. Future Market Report
  • [New] By 2030, one in six people globally will be aged 60 or above, with the population aged 60 years and older rising from 1.0 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion in 2030 and doubling to 2.1 billion by 2050. Frontiers
  • [New] By 2030, all Baby Boomers will have reached age 65, and older adults are expected to represent approximately 20% of the U.S. population. Investor Relations | AMN Healthcare Services Inc.
  • [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth, driven by increasing urbanization, noisy environmental conditions, growing middle-class population, and expanding healthcare access in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Future Market Report
  • [New] China will likely lead in Asia Pacific in 2026 with a share of about 39.9%, as its elderly population continues to expand rapidly, creating significant demand for long-term home-based medical care. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] A key demographic driver is the expanding Hispanic male population, which the U.S. Census Bureau projects will account for 21% of adult males by 2030, creating a large, underpenetrated demand base. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] By 2050, Kenya's ageing population will be higher than that of children under five - 9.77% compared to 8.44%, respectively. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews
  • [New] The population in Mauritius has peaked and is expected to take a very similar track to that of Japan as its elderly population rate is expected to reach 31.6%, compared to 32.8% in Japan in 2100. WHO | Regional Office for Africa
  • [New] The global population aged 60 and above will reach 2.1 billion by 2050, a demographic cohort with documented high per-capita spending on anti-aging cosmetics. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, 75% of American adults reported using dietary supplements in 2024, while the U.S. Census Bureau projects that nearly one in five Americans will be aged 65 years or older by 2030, expanding the target population for cognitive health products. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] $95 B Neurological Therapeutics by 2029 $65 B Neuroscience Tools by 2030 7.1% Compound Annual Growth Rate Key Growth Drivers Ageing demographics: Alzheimer's cases may more than double by 2050, ramping up demand for disease-modifying drugs-priority topic at global Neurology 2027 conference. International Conference on Neurology and Neuroscience
  • [New] Aging population and retirements: About 10,000 baby boomers reach retirement age every day, and roughly 90% will have stopped working by 2030. Lighthouse
  • [New] The Geriatric segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2026 to 2033, driven by rapid global population ageing. Data Bridge Market Research

Last updated: 27 August 2026



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