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] As the baby boomer generation continues to age, however, the 80-and-over population will increase considerably from the mid-2030s, rising from 6.1 million in 2024 to around 8.5 to 9.8 million in 2050. Federal Statistical Office
• [New] If net immigration is moderate, the economically active population will drop to 41.2 million by 2070, and could even fall to 37.1 million if net migration is low. Federal Statistical Office
• [New] If net immigration is consistently low, a steady decline in the population of up to 11% compared with 2024 is possible in the city states in the period to 2070. Federal Statistical Office
• [New] By 2070 Germany's population will fluctuate roughly between 63.9 and 86.5 million people. #
• [New] The longer-term impact is stark: the 'old-age dependency ratio' in the euro area, that is, the population aged 65 and over as a proportion of the population aged 15-64, is set to increase sharply from 33.7 in 2022 to 51.2 in 2050. Central Bank of Ireland - English
• [New] Assuming high or medium net immigration, the city states of Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen can expect their population to grow. Federal Statistical Office
• [New] The American population aged 65+ will grow to 83.9 million by 2050, almost twice the 43.1 million seniors recorded in 2012. Impakter
• [New] As the U.S. population continues to age, the demand for long-term healthcare is expected to rise steadily. Impact Advisors Group
• [New] Between 2024 and 2027 the euro area working age population is projected to fall by 0.7% (or 1.5 million workers between the ages of 15 and 64). Central Bank of Ireland - English
• [New] By 2033, nearly 60% of the global population will live in urban areas, resulting in higher demand for convenient and easily accessible products. Verified Market Reports
• [New] The introduction of nature-based solutions is expected to enhance mobility, reduce flooding, boost climate resilience and enhance living conditions for Djibouti's rapidly growing urban population. allAfrica.com
• [New] Riyadh's population is expected to climb from 7 million in 2022 to 9.6 million in 2030. Asia House
• [New] In the latest annual report of the Western Sydney Regional Organization of Councils forecasts by 2036, more than half of Sydney's population will live west of Parramatta with Greater Western Sydney's population surging from 2.4 million today to 4.1 million by 2041. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] As the world's population and wealth continue to grow, there is a risk that the demand for meat and the negative environmental and climate impacts associated with meat production will continue to increase. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Two-thirds of global population growth by 2050 will take place in cities and will be concentrated in seven countries: India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia. The Joint Research Centre: EU Science Hub
• [New] With two-thirds of the world's population projected to live in cities by 2050, urban soils are under increasing pressure from sealing, pollution and unplanned expansion. FAO
• [New] Approximately 50% of Iran's population could soon face a shortage of drinking water. Caliber.az
• [New] The working-age population will decline by around 5 million people by 2040. / Italy economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] As the American population continues to age, incidence rates are expected to rise steadily. Longevity
• [New] Ageing Population and Chronic Care: The U.S. population over 65 is projected to grow by 15% by 2030, driving demand for telemedicine, remote monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostics. Ainvest
• [New] By 2045, the predicted prevalence of diabetes in urban areas is estimated to increase to 13.9%, due to population ageing. NCBI Bookshelf

Last updated: 18 December 2025