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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] UNITED NATIONS, New York - The current world population of 7.2 billion is projected to increase by 1 billion over the next 12 years and reach 9.6 billion by 2050. United Nations Population Fund
• [New] By 2050, the global population aged 60 and above will double to 2.1 billion, with the longevity economy projected to reach $8 trillion by 2030. Aranca
• [New] Climate change accounted for 1.43 million of the estimated increase between 2019 and 2040, while population growth accounted for the remainder. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] For the male population, Croatia is estimated to have the highest prevalence of hypertension by 2040. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The female population in the Netherlands is expected to experience the largest decline by 2040 which corroborates with a report by the World Health Organisation, where a substantial reduction in hypertension prevalence began in the year 2000 with a further decline by 2025. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As U.S. electricity demand is projected to rise more than 40% by 2040 - driven by AI, advanced manufacturing, and population growth - meeting rising demand will depend on the ability to build modern infrastructure. PRG
• [New] As the global population continues its upward surge, challenges like land scarcity, climate change, and water limitations threaten traditional agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] The East of England is one of the UK's driest regions and faces growing pressure from climate change and population growth, with more than 700,000 additional residents expected over the next 20 years. Water Magazine
• [New] With 70% of the population in cities by 2050, smart cities are key to addressing urban challenges. Research and Markets
• [New] Background: Older adults make up 13% of the U.S. population, but are projected to account for 20% by 2040. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2040, 7 million additional people in PNG will live in areas at risk of malaria transmission, with 2.8 million directly attributable to climate change and the remainder due to population growth. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] About half the world's population is at risk of dengue infection. News-Medical
• [New] According to data from the World Health Organization, the global population of individuals aged 60 and older is anticipated to rise from 1.1 billion in 2023 to approximately 1.4 billion by the year 2030. Polaris
• [New] India particularly stands out, with its HNWI population expected to grow at an estimated CAGR of 11-15% through 2034. PACKMEDIA - news and reports on trends, best practices,
• [New] In 2024, the global population of HNWIs exceeded 940,000, and by 2030, it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9% in terms of population and 8% in terms of assets (from €68 trillion to €103 trillion). PACKMEDIA - news and reports on trends, best practices,
• [New] People aged 65 years and above will grow from 10% of the global population in 2022 to 16% by 2050, expanding the pool of patients requiring joint replacement surgeries. Market.us Media
• China is entering a super age society and by 2030, China's elderly population will hit 260 million. Morgan Stanley
• The prevalence of diabetes in America could double by 2050, due in part to the ageing of the U.S. population (Boyle et al. 2010). PubMed Central (PMC)
• Older adults currently account for about 13% of America's population, but are projected to account for 20% by 2040. PubMed Central (PMC)
• African continent's population is projected to reach 2.5 billion people by 2050. Food Tank
• The U.S. population will grow by only 0.5% in 2025. Vistage Research Center

Last updated: 30 October 2025