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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] About 70% of the world's population could be living in smart cities by 2050. Bayelsa Watch
  • [New] Birds of the form minima form a self-sustaining breeding population in the Netherlands, where they regularly hybridise with Barnacle Geese, and one bird with five hybrids at Branston Island, Lincolnshire will almost certainly have Dutch origins. BirdGuides
  • [New] The population health management solutions using predictive analytics are expected to grow at nearly 33.81% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, as payers and providers expand contracts that reward prevention rather than activity volume. AI Software Development & Custom AI Solutions for Busin
  • [New] Canada's population is rapidly aging: the number of people age 85 or older could triple over the next 2 decades. Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
  • [New] 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
  • [New] The population of the Democratic Republic of Congo is projected to triple by 2050, increasing demand for farmland and leading to further forest clearing. ScienceDaily
  • [New] India's working-age population is growing, alongside higher income and savings potential, which is expected to encourage longer-term financial planning. Insurance Business
  • [New] Under BAU, 2024-2050 DALYs are projected to rise by 71.4%, driven mainly by resistance prevalence and population ageing, with additional contributions from population growth and infection incidence. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [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] Wisconsin's working-age population has been declining since 2010 and is projected to continue shrinking through 2050. Insight on Business
  • [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] 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] Feeding the projected 2050 population will require global agricultural production to increase by approximately 70% compared to 2005-2007 levels. Precision Risk Management
  • [New] Nearly all projected population growth will occur in developing nations, with Africa's population expected to increase by two-thirds between 2024 and 2050, while Europe and North America populations remain relatively stable. Precision Risk Management
  • [New] 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
  • [New] 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
  • [New] With global urban populations projected to account for nearly 68% of total population by 2050, the scale of upcoming construction activity is substantial. openpr
  • [New] Without immigration, the U.S. population would drop by 100 million by 2100, about one-third of its current size. Discover Magazine

Last updated: 05 March 2026



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