Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] South Asian populations in Canada could reach 4.7 million to 6.5 million people by 2041, which would make up 11.0% to 12.5% of the total population. Multicultural Meanderings
• [New] There are also potential consequences for human demographics, with the report concluding that if exposure to endocrine disruptors such as bisphenols and phthalates persists at current rates, there could be between 200 million and 700 million fewer births between 2025 and 2100. The Guardian
• [New] 2.7 billion people, about 60% of the Asia-Pacific population, have access to water for most of their basic needs but more than 4 billion still remain exposed to unsafe water, degraded ecosystems and escalating climate hazards. Boston Herald
• [New] The Netherlands is at risk of a second wave of population ageing that could have severe economic and social consequences. NL Times
• [New] Africa will become the last engine of global population growth and home to the world's youth population. 2.024 US Insti
• [New] Population ageing and low birth rates are expected to have a profound impact on the growth potential of the Italian economy. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] A new definition released earlier in 2025 means up to 70% of US adults could now be classified as having obesity, turning an already significant clinical need into a truly large-scale population health challenge. European Medical Journal
• [New] By 2025, one in five people will be aged 60 or older, and population ageing is an irreversible trend. Rothschild & Co
• [New] Moody's highlighted demographic challenges as the national population of high school graduates is projected to decline beginning in 2026. Higher Ed Dive
• Two-thirds of global population growth by 2050 will take place in cities and will be concentrated in seven countries: India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia. The Joint Research Centre: EU Science Hub
• The working-age population will decline by around 5 million people by 2040. / Italy economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• Ageing Population and Chronic Care: The U.S. population over 65 is projected to grow by 15% by 2030, driving demand for telemedicine, remote monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostics. Ainvest
• The global population aged 60 years and older is projected to rise from one billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion by 2030, and further to 2.1 billion by 2050, with the number of individuals aged 80 years and older expected to reach 426 million by 2050 (WHO, 2024). PubMed Central (PMC)
• The number of patients with Alzheimer's disease is projected to double every twenty years as the global population ages, growing to over 130 million individuals by 2050. UsAgainstAlzheimer's
• 94% of the increase in the number of people with diabetes by 2045 will occur in low and middle-income countries, where population growth is expected to be greater. NCBI Bookshelf
• By 2045, the predicted prevalence of diabetes in urban areas is estimated to increase to 13.9%, due to population ageing. NCBI Bookshelf
• Africa, with the youngest and fastest growing population in the world, presents a critical opportunity for engagement. Basic Education Coalition
• By 2050, the global population of individuals aged 60 years and older will reach 2.1 billion. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 14 December 2025