Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Fertility Rate and Demographic Transition: India's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, reflecting a demographic transition and potential for economic growth. EDUREV.IN
• [New] Over 68% of the global population is expected to live in cities by 2050, making urban AI governance decisions critical for billions of people. QodeQuay |
• [New] Health Spending: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services predicts that total national health care expenditures will increase 5.8% a year on average from 2024 to 2033, reaching $8.6 trillion in 2033, driven by a rapidly aging population and growing demand for care. NIHCM
• [New] By 2050, the annual new population in both scenarios can reach over 20 million, while the development of medical and health care is relatively slow, with the proportion of elderly people aged 65 and above at around 11.6%. Nature
• [New] Pakistan would be the third most populated country in the world by 2060, behind only India and China. Nature
• [New] With over half of the global population residing in urban areas, ICT will play a crucial role in providing innovative solutions for efficient and comprehensive urban management. Nature
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expect to grow the fastest, fuel by improving healthcare access and an aging population in countries like China and India. Zmed Solutions | Professional Medical Billing Services
• [New] Understanding the health impacts of climate change in Africa in all its complexity is essential for implementing effective strategies and policies to mitigate risks and protect vulnerable populations. PubMed
• [New] The WHO is warning that climate change will likely reduce both the quantity and quality of food that is available to the global population and increase the rate of infections with diseases transmitted via food and drinking water. Krungsri2020
• [New] By 2060, the working-age population will decline by 8% in the OECD and annual public spending on pensions and health will rise by 3% of GDP. Caribbean News Global
• [New] Bitcoin has the potential to provide financial services to the unbanked populations worldwide, which is a cause worth advocating for. County Local News
• [New] The prevalence of HIV in Africa, coupled with its low investigative cost, makes it suitable for inclusion in models for predicting the risk of stroke among populations in Africa. BioMed Central
• [New] The projected upward tendencies of MSL, high tide height, and storm surge strength may jointly contribute to more destructive ESL events and threaten more population and economic activities in Hong Kong. Nature
• [New] With a combined population of over 3 billion people and significant economic clout, BRICS has the potential to reshape global trade dynamics. County Local News
• [New] The provision of continued military and financial assistance to Ukraine by its allies will be crucial in enabling it to defend its territory and protect its population. Archynewsy
• [New] Pressure on the water sector is expected to increase in the coming years as climate change shrinks water availability worldwide while populations continue to grow. Statista
• [New] The population of older people is projected to increase to two billion globally in the year 2050, and a high proportion of them will suffer from poor oral health that worsens and further complicates general health. BioMed Central
• [New] Despite the interconnectedness of oral health and the cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS), the role of oral parameters in diagnosing and predicting CMS risk has been underexplored, particularly in African populations. BioMed Central
• [New] With the growing global population and increasing food demand, the use of ammonium chloride to achieve higher crop yields is expected to rise significantly. Blogger
• [New] The World Bank, urban populations are expected to account for over 68% of the global population by 2050, which significantly elevates the demand for efficient municipal waste collection systems and sanitation vehicles. Verified Market Reports
• [New] The region's expanding population projected to account for over 60% of the global population by 2030 coupled with strong economic growth across key nations, is fueling the demand for automated and efficient sanitation solutions. Verified Market Reports
• Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, fueled by rising healthcare investments, a growing ageing population, and increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 13 July 2025