See full analysis Learn more Population [New] Barring a political breakthrough, Lebanon's crisis is expected to deepen with the World Bank projecting over half of the population plunging into poverty in 2021. [New] Nearly half the world's population, around 3.6 billion people, face water-scarcity for at least one month per year, and it is expected that over 5 billion people will suffer some water shortage by 2050. [New] As the population of America ages, nursing homes will house more people than ever in the coming years. [New] The economic value of South Asia's agribusiness is expected to reach US$ 1.5 trillion by 2030, which is about twice the current value. [New] Over the coming decades, the agricultural food system will undergo an accelerated transformation to provide access to enough food for a growing world population. [New] The total transaction value of digital payments is expected to reach nearly $4.8 trillion, and in fewer than five years, half the world's population will be armed with a digital wallet. [New] Philippines, like most countries across the world, has faced significant economic and social disruption in 2020 brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. [New] By the end of 2022, Deutsche Bank expects sports betting to be legal in states that account for 45% of the US population. [New] By 2100 Nigeria at 733 million people would be the third most populous country in the world after India and China. The aging population in the U.S. means that more Medicare patients will require spine care in the coming years, with the case mix continuing to shift away from commercial payers. Sao Tome and Principe has not escaped the COVID-19 related disruption experienced by most of the world in 2020. Namibia has not escaped the COVID-19 related disruption experienced by most of the world in 2020. The Maldives has not escaped the COVID-19 related disruption experienced by most of the world in 2020. Kyrgyz Republic has not escaped the COVID-19 related disruption experienced by most of the world in 2020. Kuwait has not escaped the COVID-19 related disruption experienced by most of the world in 2020. The Gambia, like most countries across the world, has faced significant economic and social disruption in 2020 brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Estonia has not escaped the COVID-19 related disruption experienced by most of the world in 2020. Cabo Verde has not escaped the COVID-19 related disruption experienced by most of the world in 2020. Azerbaijan has not escaped the COVID-19 related disruption experienced by most of the world in 2020. Almost a quarter of the global population will not have access to a vaccine until at least 2022. The population in the Sahel is on target to hit 330 million by 2050 - seven times its population in 2000, a growth rate which, if applied to the UK, would have seen that country's population soar from 59 to 413 million. If the right scale and type of investment are made, the end of 2021, in 2021, should have adequate doses to vaccinate a high-priority population in all countries around the world. Last updated: 10 January 2021 Hi, Would you like a quick online demo of our service from an experienced member of our team? Yes No