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• [New] By 2045, the age-standardized number of WCBA with MSK disorders was projected to reach 464.9 million, with an age-standardized prevalence rate expected to be 20,474.4 per 100,000 population). PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2045, the age-standardized number of DALYs for MSK disorders in WCBA is expected to reach 48.8 million, with an age-standardized DALYs rate of 2160 per 100,000 population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The United States population is projected to reach 341.7 million in 2025. Statista
• [New] Potential growth is set to go down a notch from 1.5% in 2024 to 1.3% in 2027 in the EU, and from 1.4% to 1.2%, respectively, in the euro area, as growth in the working age population slows. Economy and Finance
• [New] Cooling demand could more than triple by 2050, driven by increases in population and wealth, more extreme heat events and low-income households gaining access to more polluting and inefficient cooling. United Nations
• [New] To reach 35 million in 2046, an average of 420,000 people will be added to Australia's population per year. ID Consulting
• [New] Over the next four decades, overseas migration is expected to add approximately 235,000 people to Australia's population each year. ID Consulting
• [New] Despite economic uncertainty, American shoppers are expected to spend more overall, with younger demographics like Gen Z leading in value-seeking behaviours. WebProNews
• [New] Over 60% of Africa's population is under 25, a demographic with enormous potential for innovation and growth. The AI Journal
• [New] As Japan's population continues to age, the number of people affected is projected to surpass 15 million. ScienceDaily
• [New] Ontario's electricity demand will grow by 75% by 2050, from 151 TWh to 263 TWh, driven by EV manufacturing, AI data centers, population growth, and grid modernization toward electrification. ONpoint Strategy Group
• [New] By 2030 more than 20% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. ABC Companies | Premier Source for Buses & Vans
• [New] Seniors are projected to make up 23% of the U.S. population by 2050, up from 18% today. Visual Capitalist
• [New] Consumer spending in Asia is projected to surge 122% over the next 10 years despite the population rising by only 7%. FinExtra
• [New] The global geriatric population is estimated to reach at around 2 billion by 2050. Precedence Research
• [New] With America's senior population expected to top 70 million by 2030, balancing safety and autonomy is no longer optional-it's essential. Balfour Indiana
• [New] Working-age population will grow by around 220 million by 2050-close to a 40% rise from today and the second largest increase across all regions. World Bank
• Global food production must increase by 70% by 2050 to sustain the planet's rising population. Business Today
• Africa's current population of roughly 1.5 billion is projected to reach 3.2 billion within about 45 years. Modern Diplomacy
• Older adults currently account for about 13% of America's population, but are projected to account for 20% by 2040. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Over the longer term, aging demographics, rising global wealth, and growing demand for alternative investments should continue to drive fee growth and advisory opportunities. BNN Bloomberg

Last updated: 23 November 2025