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] By 2030, all Baby Boomers will have reached age 65, and older adults are expected to represent approximately 20% of the U.S. population. Investor Relations | AMN Healthcare Services Inc.
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth, driven by increasing urbanization, noisy environmental conditions, growing middle-class population, and expanding healthcare access in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Future Market Report
• [New] China will likely lead in Asia Pacific in 2026 with a share of about 39.9%, as its elderly population continues to expand rapidly, creating significant demand for long-term home-based medical care. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A key demographic driver is the expanding Hispanic male population, which the U.S. Census Bureau projects will account for 21% of adult males by 2030, creating a large, underpenetrated demand base. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2050, Kenya's ageing population will be higher than that of children under five - 9.77% compared to 8.44%, respectively. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews
• [New] The population in Mauritius has peaked and is expected to take a very similar track to that of Japan as its elderly population rate is expected to reach 31.6%, compared to 32.8% in Japan in 2100. WHO | Regional Office for Africa
• [New] The global population aged 60 and above will reach 2.1 billion by 2050, a demographic cohort with documented high per-capita spending on anti-aging cosmetics. Persistence Market Research
• [New] According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, 75% of American adults reported using dietary supplements in 2024, while the U.S. Census Bureau projects that nearly one in five Americans will be aged 65 years or older by 2030, expanding the target population for cognitive health products. Persistence Market Research
• [New] $95 B Neurological Therapeutics by 2029 $65 B Neuroscience Tools by 2030 7.1% Compound Annual Growth Rate Key Growth Drivers Ageing demographics: Alzheimer's cases may more than double by 2050, ramping up demand for disease-modifying drugs-priority topic at global Neurology 2027 conference. International Conference on Neurology and Neuroscience
• [New] Aging population and retirements: About 10,000 baby boomers reach retirement age every day, and roughly 90% will have stopped working by 2030. Lighthouse
• [New] The Geriatric segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2026 to 2033, driven by rapid global population ageing. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] Population Pressure: Urban population is projected to rise from 490 million (2026) to 763 million (2047), adding ~270 million urban residents. / India PMF IAS
• [New] The population aged 60 and above is expected to rise sharply over the coming decades, making India home to one of the world's largest elderly populations. The CSR Universe
• [New] In 2027, Emerging Asia will overtake advanced economies in total consumer spending for the first time ever, driven by the rapid expansion of its middle-class population. World Data Lab
• [New] By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach around 9.7 to 10 billion people, and global demand for food may be about 70% higher than it is today. The Prestige Magazine
• [New] Japan is experiencing the fastest ageing of its population, with 47 people older than 65 per 100 working-age adults in 2015, up from 19 in 1990, and rising to 80 by 2060. OECD
• [New] The senior citizens category will have the highest CAGR, as global ageing demographics, increasing life expectancy, and rising chronic disease prevalence among elderly populations drive sustained demand for comprehensive healthcare coverage. P&S Intelligence
• [New] The global population aged 60 years and above is projected to rise from approximately 1.1 billion in 2023 to over 1.4 billion by 2030, increasing the share of individuals facing long-duration health risks and reinforcing demand for lifetime health insurance coverage. P&S Intelligence
• [New] Late marriage, singlehood, and fewer children might further skew the global demography with greying population. The Daily Star
• [New] As per the United Nations study released in 2017, the global geriatric population was about 962 million and is projected to reach over 2.1 billion by 2050. Straits Research
• [New] Japan is expected to lead regional growth contributions due to its massive super-aged population and comprehensive long-term care insurance models covering advanced bone-preservation therapies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.S. Census Bureau reports e-commerce has surpassed 16% of total retail sales, driving warehouse absorption, while the United Nations projects nearly 68% of the global population will live in cities by 2050, deepening office and retail demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare highlights that the working-age population is projected to shrink by nearly 20% by 2040. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 20 August 2026