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Japan – Population shrank by nearly a million in 5 years
Japan’s population shrank by nearly a million during the last half-decade, official census figures confirmed on Friday, an unprecedented drop for a society not ravaged by war or other deadly crisis, and one that helps explain the country’s persistent economic woes. It was the first time since Japan began collecting census data in 1920 that … Continue reading
World Population – 9.8 billion by 2050, up from an estimated 7.3 billion now
PRB’s population projections in the 2015 Data Sheet show world population reaching 9.8 billion by 2050, up from an estimated 7.3 billion now, though the projections mask wide variations among countries, notably: National populations are projected to more than double in 40 countries, the vast majority of which are in Africa. Niger’s population is projected … Continue reading
EU – Population rose by 1.7 million during 2013 with net migration as the main driver
The current demographic situation in the EU-28 is characterised in general by population growth.3 However, while the population of the EU-28 as a whole increased in 2013, the population in 13 EU-28 Member States declined. The EU-28 population rose by 1.7 million during 2013 On 1 January 2014 the population of the EU-28 was estimated … Continue reading
The Aging Emerging Economies
Population aging is often cited as a major economic challenge for the developed world. But a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) shows that shifting demographics pose an even greater threat to the growth prospects of many emerging economies. Over the last 50 years, the world’s 1.6% annual population growth fueled a surging … Continue reading
US Demographics – The “diversity explosion”
Brookings Senior Fellow William Frey estimates that by the year 2044 whites will no longer be a majority in the U.S. In his book, “Diversity Explosion,” Frey highlights that this demographic shift will have a profound impact on U.S. society, politics, and economics. In the latest Brookings Essay, former Brookings Fellow Jennifer Bradley tackles whether … Continue reading
Unemployment and Parenthood – Its impact differs according to the relationship research finds
Unemployment leads to earlier entries into parenthood for both men and women. However, its impact differs according to the relationship status in which it is experienced. Unemployed men who cohabit and unemployed women who are single have a higher probability of becoming parents. Among married individuals the timing of parenthood is determined largely by the … Continue reading
UK – More than 8.6 million people are now living in London, a record high
The Mayor of London has confirmed that the capital is now home to more people than at any time in its history. More than 8.6 million people are now living in London with the latest projections estimating that the city will be home to 11million people by 2050. Today’s announcement confirms the capital’s status as … Continue reading
EU – Labor force projections up to 2053 by level of educational attainment
A significant amount of research has been published on the potential economic consequences of population aging in developed economies. One topic that has received repeated attention is the expected shrinkage in absolute and relative terms of the working population between the ages 15 and 65. Concurrently, the share of people above the age of 65 … Continue reading
The long-term employment challenge – The productivity solution
Global employment growth has been slowing for more than two decades. By around 2050, our research finds, the global number of employees is likely to peak. In fact, employee headcounts are already declining in Germany, Italy, Japan, and Russia; in China and South Korea, they are likely to begin falling as early as 2024. While … Continue reading
By 2030, many of the world’s largest economies will have more jobs than adult citizens to do those jobs Rainer Strack says
It sounds counterintuitive, but by 2030, many of the world’s largest economies will have more jobs than adult citizens to do those jobs. In this data-filled — and quite charming — talk, human resources expert Rainer Strack suggests that countries ought to look across borders for mobile and willing job seekers. But to do that, … Continue reading
What About Low Fertility in US ? Six Fertility Lessons
First, a fertility rate of 1.9 is nothing to worry about. It is still high by international standards and likely to tick back up as the economy recovers. Second, young people cannot be “bribed” into having children through lower taxes or large baby bonuses. (Organizing work and school schedules to suit modern family life is … Continue reading
Population aging could have effects that are positive study says
In this paper, we addressed the important question of how selected areas of life will be affected as populations grow older and smaller. We used the case of Germany, a country that is at a relatively advanced stage of the demographic transition, to study the potential long-run implications of population aging. In the decades prior … Continue reading
World Population – Adolescents, youth and the transformation of the future: the Power of 1.8 Billion
Young people matter. They matter because an unprecedented 1.8 billion youth are alive today, and because they are the shapers and leaders of our global future. They matter because they have inherent human rights that must be fulfilled. Yet, in a world of adult concerns, young people are often overlooked. This tendency cries out for … Continue reading
UK – 12.4% or 1 in 8, were born abroad in 2013, 8.9% in 2004 finds ONS
This article outlines the latest population estimates for the UK by country of birth and nationality, covering the period from 2004 up to the latest data for the year ending December 2013. The report discusses how these figures have changed over this period and highlights any statistically significant changes over the past two years in … Continue reading
World Population – 11 billion people by 2100
There are currently 7.2 billion people on the planet. We may need to make room for 11 billion. A new study in Science argues that the world’s population is likely to grow to nearly 11 billion by 2100 if current trends hold. What’s more, the global population now seems unlikely to stabilize this century. This in … Continue reading
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