Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Food security remains a global priority, with the United Nations estimating that the world must increase food production by 60% by 2050 to meet population growth. Market Data Forecast
• [New] With Africa projected to house a quarter of the world's population by 2050, the time is ripe for multinationals to rethink their strategies. Businessday NG
• [New] With the world's population on the rise, crop production will need to substantially increase yields to meet growing food needs. F6S
• [New] Dengue has emerged as the world's most widespread and rapidly increasing vector-borne disease, with nearly half of the global population now at risk. Nature
• [New] Previous studies have indicated that individuals with diabetes are at approximately 25% higher risk of developing depression, 20% more likely to experience anxiety disorders, and face a 38% increased risk of developing mood disorders compared to the global general population. BioMed Central
• [New] By 2025, the global population of mature consumers aged 65+ will increase by 23.7 million to reach a total of 855 million, accounting for 10% of the world's population. Euromonitor
• [New] Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25 D < 20 ng/mL) affects around 45% of the global population, increasing the risk of autoimmune diseases, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and severe COVID-19. ISOM
• [New] A significant portion of the global population will use coins like Adventure Gold for everyday transactions, and businesses will widely accept it as a payment method. https://cryptodisrupt.com
• [New] Simultaneously Israeli forces will move East, leaving the most populated areas of the Gaza Strip free for resettlement by displaced Palestinians and allowing aid to reach them each day. Euro Weekly News
• [New] Ageing Population Trends: The number of individuals aged 60 years and older is expected to more than double from 10 crore (100 million) in 2011 to 23 crore (230 million) by 2036, with their share of the total population rising from 8.4% to 14.9%. India\'s Trusted Platform to Prepare for RBI & NABARD E
• [New] Elbeheira has a population of 6,670,630 people, living in 9826 km², whereas Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt and its main port, has a population size of 5,441,385 people living in 2300 km². BioMed Central
• [New] The diagnosis of CFS/ME was associated with an increased risk of early cardiovascular mortality among patients diagnosed with CFS/ME, with a mean age of 59 years vs. 78 years for the general population in the US. Nature
• [New] In total, CBO projects 10.8 million fewer Americans in 2054 than it projected last year, a reduction of 2.8%, so that the total population only rises from 350 million in 2025 to 372 million in 2055. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity. ScienceDaily Newsletter
• [New] Japan's population is projected to fall to 87 million people by 2070, when four out of every 10 people will be 65 years of age or older. The Independent
• [New] The UK will support Ukraine to build its demographic resilience, helping to anticipate, plan for, and respond to profound demographic shifts. GOV.UK
• By 2030 one in five people in the UK will be over 65 and the number of older people continues to grow as a proportion of the total population. Local Physio
• Unlike aging populations in other countries, India's demographic dividend offers unique opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation. Marksmen Daily - Your daily dose of insights and inspir
• Asia Pacific: The Asia Pacific region offers significant growth opportunities for timber frame construction due to rapid urbanization, population growth, and increasing environmental consciousness. MarkWide Research
• The population suffering from diabetes worldwide is growing significantly with each passing year and the total diabetic population is expected to reach 700 million by 2045. Market Data Forecast
• The aging population in the U.S. is growing rapidly and will reach 83.7 million by 2050 from 43.1 billion in 2012. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 26 January 2025