Global Scans · Population · Weekly Summary

• [New] Fertility Rate and Demographic Transition: India's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, reflecting a demographic transition and potential for economic growth. EDUREV.IN
• [New] Over 68% of the global population is expected to live in cities by 2050, making urban AI governance decisions critical for billions of people. QodeQuay |
• [New] India's vast youth population presents a unique opportunity known as the demographic dividend - a phase where the working-age population outnumbers dependents. PWOnlyIAS
• [New] Health Spending: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services predicts that total national health care expenditures will increase 5.8% a year on average from 2024 to 2033, reaching $8.6 trillion in 2033, driven by a rapidly aging population and growing demand for care. NIHCM
• [New] Minor skirmishes between India and Pakistan can lead to nuclear conflagration that will engulf half of world population. Daily Parliament Times
• [New] The demographic dividend of India shows that the working-age population significantly outnumbers dependents and is projected to peak around 2041. Vision IAS
• [New] By 2025, many UK cities are expected to see their populations grow because of things like new jobs and people moving there. Citiesabc the digital Magna Carta social impact platfor
• [New] By 2050, the annual new population in both scenarios can reach over 20 million, while the development of medical and health care is relatively slow, with the proportion of elderly people aged 65 and above at around 11.6%. Nature
• [New] Pakistan would be the third most populated country in the world by 2060, behind only India and China. Nature
• [New] With over half of the global population residing in urban areas, ICT will play a crucial role in providing innovative solutions for efficient and comprehensive urban management. Nature
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expect to grow the fastest, fuel by improving healthcare access and an aging population in countries like China and India. Zmed Solutions | Professional Medical Billing Services
• [New] Understanding the health impacts of climate change in Africa in all its complexity is essential for implementing effective strategies and policies to mitigate risks and protect vulnerable populations. PubMed
• [New] By 2060, the working-age population will decline by 8% in the OECD and annual public spending on pensions and health will rise by 3% of GDP. Caribbean News Global
• [New] According to International Diabetes Federation 2021 statistics, the global population of individuals aged 20-79 years with diabetes reached 537 million, representing a 3.5 -fold increase from 151 million in 2000 and is projected to rise to 783 million by 2045. Nature
• [New] Extreme Heat: Southern Europe's heatwaves could pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, and increase wildfire risks in dry regions like Spain and Greece. Pogodnik
• [New] Bitcoin has the potential to provide financial services to the unbanked populations worldwide, which is a cause worth advocating for. County Local News
• [New] The projected upward tendencies of MSL, high tide height, and storm surge strength may jointly contribute to more destructive ESL events and threaten more population and economic activities in Hong Kong. Nature
• [New] We expect global demand for imaging equipment and services to grow in midsingle digits over the next decade, driven by the demographic shifts, expanding healthcare access, and penetration of new customer channels. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] With a combined population of over 3 billion people and significant economic clout, BRICS has the potential to reshape global trade dynamics. County Local News
• [New] By 2040, due to rapid population and economic growth in Africa, the electricity supply must expand by more than 4 times. capital Newspaper
• [New] The provision of continued military and financial assistance to Ukraine by its allies will be crucial in enabling it to defend its territory and protect its population. Archynewsy
• Pressure on the water sector is expected to increase in the coming years as climate change shrinks water availability worldwide while populations continue to grow. Statista

Last updated: 14 July 2025