Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] 68% of the global population will live in urban areas by 2050, concentrating climate vulnerabilities in cities where heat islands, flooding, and infrastructure failures can affect millions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Agricultural production must increase by 70% by 2050 to feed a global population exceeding 9.7 billion people, even as climate change threatens yields in major producing regions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to lead in 2026 with a share of nearly 38.2%, as it combines high population pressure, water scarcity, and rising government spending. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In 2026, the global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, indicating significant increase in the demand for macro and micro-nutrients in the coming future. Polaris
• [New] The United States population aged 65 and older will reach nearly 95 million by 2060, expanding the patient base requiring advanced treatments for age-related degenerative conditions. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Canada stabilized permanent resident admissions at 380,000 for 2026, and sharply cut new temporary resident arrivals to roughly 385,000 for 2026, to bring the temporary population below 5% of Canada's total by the end of 2027. Magellan Immigration
• [New] By 2035, over four billion people (more than half of the global population) are projected to be living with excess weight or obesity, a trend affecting nearly every country. Stock Titan
• [New] The future evolution of outbound departures globally will continue to be highly dependent on the middle-class population evolution. Deloitte
• [New] In Canada, substantial infrastructure investments paired with slowing population growth are expected to finally reverse a decade of lackluster Canadian productivity, improve per-capita metrics, and create a healthier long-term corporate environment. Middlefield
• [New] Many households moved to less densely populated counties where they could afford more square footage, driving population and rent increases in Spotsylvania, Stafford, Prince William, and Loudoun counties in Virginia, as well as Frederick and Charles counties in Maryland. Brookings
• [New] Poland, which possesses both one of the world's largest economies and a population that expects their leaders to protect them from Russian aggression, has the capacity to rearm without cutting its welfare state. Stars and Stripes
• [New] Because of predicted population growth, sub-Saharan Africa was projected to have the highest increase in overweight and obesity rates (254.8% increase over the 30-year span). www.PhysiciansWeekly.com
• [New] The young population in Africa presents long-term opportunities as incomes rise. Market Data Forecast
• [New] North America is projected to witness steady development and remain a vital powerhouse for premium retail over the next few years as its vast network of affluent demographics continues to exercise significant purchasing power. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The World Obesity Federation is projecting that obesity prevalence across Asia Pacific will increase by more than 40% by 2035, indicating a rapidly expanding treatment-eligible population that remains largely underserved by pharmacological interventions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Elsewhere in Asia, India is expected to maintain robust momentum, with GDP growth projected at around 7% in 2026, driven by its young population and strong domestic consumption. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to witness 15.2% CAGR during the forecast period, due to rapid urbanization, population expansion, and infrastructure development. Polaris
• [New] Over the next 25 years, countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East will see an unprecedented surge in their working-age population. World Bank Live
• [New] Hong Kong has set a 2050 carbon neutrality target, but constraints including high population density, limited land and scarce energy resources complicate the rollout of charging infrastructure. Automotive World
• [New] By 2050, the legalization provisions of the U.S. Citizenship Act proposed by President Biden would increase the size of the U.S. population by 4.21%, increase GDP by 0.5%, but decrease GDP per capita by 0.2%. Penn Wharton Budget Model
• [New] The Taliban have ordered a sweeping ban on the use of smartphones by government officials - in what some analysts say could foreshadow broader, population-level restrictions. The Guardian
• [New] Indeed, despite Africa's population growing by more than 2% each year (over double the world average), migration from Africa to the US has been on the decline in recent years and is forecast to continue declining even as Africa's population continues to grow. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)

Last updated: 05 July 2026