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] In the past 30 years, the absolute numbers of deaths and people with disabilities owing to neurological diseases have risen substantially, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries, and further increases are expected globally as a result of population growth and ageing. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The United States, Britain and others earlier in 2024 paused payments to UNRWA following Israel's claims, while Norway, also a major donor to the organization, argued that funding cuts put the population of Gaza at risk.
• [New] Growth in India is projected to remain strong at 6.8% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025, with the robustness reflecting continuing strength in domestic demand and a rising working-age population. IMF eLibrary
• [New] Innovation optimists argue that, with the world's population expected to reach nearly 10 billion people by 2050, technologies like AI are humanity's best hope for surviving without destroying the planet. phys.org
• [New] Given that the world's population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, technologies such as AI are humanity's best hope for survival without destroying the planet. Tico Times - Costa Rica News
• [New] Boone County's population is projected to grow 3.61% from 2024 through 2029 and median household income is projected to increase by 8.83%. White River Bancshares
• [New] As the skilled workers in the UK are in high demand, the population of Indians is expected to grow. en_US
• [New] The use of explosive weapons in populated areas in contemporary armed conflicts endangers cultural heritage around the world. Human Rights Watch
• [New] Recent studies have indicated the population of Greece under 65 years of age will drop by 1.8 million people by 2050. U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Greece
• [New] With a population exceeding 1.3 billion, it offers a lucrative opportunity for Tesla to expand its global presence and boost sales of its EVs. CarbonCredits.Com
• [New] A record number of elections will take place, with half the adult population of the world, some two billion people, having the chance to vote. University of Cambridge
• [New] The agri-food sector needs to change: The world is already struggling to feed 7.7 billion people, and crop yields will have to increase by about 50% from current levels over the next 30 years to meet a growing global population and changing diet, a Morningstar report showed in 2023. Morningstar UK
• [New] Liver fibrosis affects 7.7% of individuals in the general population of the United States of America and obese individuals are at much higher risk. SpringerLink
• [New] Demographic evolution: China, India, the Middle East, and Africa are and will continue to be centers of population growth and urbanization. Passle
• [New] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India's growth forecast for 2024-25 to 6.8% from 6.5% on the back of strong domestic demand and a rising working-age population. Yahoo Finance
• [New] US research shows that Hispanic and black populations are at higher risk of stroke than white populations; notably, the incidence of hemorrhagic stroke is significantly higher in black people than in age-matched white populations. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Africa is experiencing some of the fastest population growth in the world; jumping from about 818 million in 2000 to 1.39 billion in 2020, and the UN forecasts that, by the middle of the century, it will have reached 2.5 billion. The National
• [New] Risk for widespread U.S. measles transmission remains low because of high population immunity. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• [New] In a UK database analyzing 10926 COVID-19 related deaths, SOT recipients had a hazard ratio of 3.53 for death as compared to the general population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The aging population and the technological revolution are megatrends that will dominate the investment landscape for years to come regardless of what the Fed does, or GDP in the next few quarters, or whoever gets elected president. Cabot Wealth
• [New] In 2024, initiatives in the UK and Ireland will focus on enhancing accessibility, promoting early intervention, and fostering awareness to address the mental health needs of their populations. IG Recruit
• [New] Voters in India will cast ballots later this month, with self-styled strongman Narendra Modi expected to win a third term as prime minister in the world's most populous country. Mint
• [New] The Australian population is expected to increase by 15% (about 4 million people) between 2021 and 2031 (ABS 2018), while cancer cases are estimated to increase by around 22%. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Last updated: 25 April 2024