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] Global energy consumption is expected to increase by 23% between now and 2050, driven by factors such as population growth, rapid urbanization, and economic development. Channels Television
• [New] High Climate Risk: India ranks as the 7th most climate-vulnerable country globally (World Bank), with over 80% of its population living in climate disaster-prone areas. PMF IAS
• [New] Demographic Potential: With over 50% of the population under the age of 30 and a Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education just under 30%, India is an attractive destination for foreign universities. EDUREV.IN
• [New] The swift resolution of Israel's 12-day war with Iran has revived hopes for a halt to the fighting in Gaza, where more than 20 months of combat have created dire humanitarian conditions for the population of more than two million. The Express Tribune
• [New] Over the next forty years in the United States, there will be an unprecedented increase in the older adult population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Over the next three decades, Africa will experience an unprecedented increase in its urban population, doubling from 700 million to 1.4 billion people by 2050 and becoming the continent with the second largest urban population after Asia (3.5 billion people). Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] Nearly 60% of Bangladesh's population is exposed to high flood risk, more than any other country in the world except the Netherlands. Bangladesh
• [New] With an increasing geriatric population in countries like Japan and South Korea, the demand for adult ventilators is anticipated to witness significant growth. Blogger
• [New] As the world's population grows and people earn more money, the demand for animal-sourced foods is expected to rise a lot. Frontiers for Young Minds
• [New] The health sector faces particular risks as foreign investors seek access to New Zealand's diverse population data for AI training and medical trials 1. Ivor Jones The MGL
• [New] The health sector represents a particular vulnerability, with foreign investors explicitly interested in New Zealand's diverse population for medical trials and AI training 1. Ivor Jones The MGL
• [New] Norway's wild salmon population has been fitness of wild species and could lead to the extinction of cut in half since the introduction of their aquaculture wild populations. Industry Intelligence Inc.
• [New] Richmondshire in North Yorkshire has the largest increase in the proportion of its population of stage pension age, up more than four percentage points from 22.6% in mid-2022 to 26.7% in mid-2032. LBC
• [New] Across England as a whole, the proportion of the population who are of state pension age is projected to rise from 17.6% to 18.7% between mid-2022 and mid-2032. LBC
• [New] The population of England is projected to grow at a slower rate than previously stated, rising by 6.4% between mid-2022 and mid-2032, compared with the previous projection of 7.8%. LBC
• [New] The UK population is projected to grow at a slower rate than previously stated, because of a sharp drop in the estimated level of migration. LBC
• [New] The UK is ageing, and to ensure that its population remains stable the Migration Advisory Committee estimates that net migration of 120,000 people a year will be needed. Centre for European Reform
• [New] As the U.S. economy faces new challenges-technological disruption, demographic change, climate risks, geopolitical tensions - the Fed's role will continue evolving. GovFacts
• [New] The population of every region in England is projected to increase by mid-2032. Office for National Statistics
• [New] The population of England is projected to increase by 6.4% between mid-2022 and mid-2032, from 57.1 million in mid-2022 to 60.8 million in mid-2032. Office for National Statistics
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth, fueled by countries like Japan and China, where ageing populations and rising disposable incomes are boosting demand for elder care services and products. id-times.com
• [New] Asia Pacific, led by China and Japan, will see the fastest growth, driven by rising disposable incomes and demographic shifts. id-times.com
• [New] Although the overall population in Europe is projected to fall slightly up to 2050, the number of inhabitants living in capital city metropolitan regions is projected to increase 6.8% overall from 2021 to 2050. Sweco United Kingdom

Last updated: 03 July 2025