Global Scans · Population · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, fueled by rising healthcare investments, a growing ageing population, and increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing region considerably in the future due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, rising geriatric population, and approval of new products during the forecast period. Yahoo Finance
• [New] There is significant growth in the potential of the ePharmacy industry in emerging economies such as India, due to its large population and fast digital transformation. Precedence Research
• [New] Microsimulation models create more realistic hypothetical populations and are referred to as the 'best method for risk factor and chronic disease modelling' by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] India with its diverse wildlife, one of the largest livestock populations and high density of human population, and diversity of flora, creates opportunities for harmonious coexistence or conflicts such as heightened risks for inter-compartmental spread of diseases. Indian Council of Medical Research | Government of Indi
• [New] Global energy consumption is expected to increase by 23% between now and 2050, driven by factors such as population growth, rapid urbanization, and economic development. Channels Television
• [New] High Climate Risk: India ranks as the 7th most climate-vulnerable country globally (World Bank), with over 80% of its population living in climate disaster-prone areas. PMF IAS
• [New] The world population is rapidly increasing and is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, leading to a doubling in the demand for food from aquatic sources also emerging need of a blue revolution and ensure long-term aquatic food production that meets societal challenges and viability. Nature
• [New] Demographic Potential: With over 50% of the population under the age of 30 and a Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education just under 30%, India is an attractive destination for foreign universities. EDUREV.IN
• [New] The frequency and intensity of extreme heat events is increasing in Europe and by 2050 about half the European population may be exposed to high or very high risk of heat stress during summer. UN News
• [New] By 2050, about half of the European population may be exposed to high or very high risk of heat stress during summer, particularly in Southern Europe and increasingly in Eastern Europe and Western and Central Europe, it says. World Meteorological Organization
• [New] The swift resolution of Israel's 12-day war with Iran has revived hopes for a halt to the fighting in Gaza, where more than 20 months of combat have created dire humanitarian conditions for the population of more than two million. The Express Tribune
• [New] Russia's population will not only be much smaller than that of China, India, or the United States but also half that of Brazil and Ethiopia and one-third that of Nigeria and Pakistan. IWM WEBSITE
• [New] Demographic forecasts confirm an incremental trend in ageing and predict that in 2035 a quarter of the Spanish population will be over 65 years of age. SpringerLink
• [New] Over the next forty years in the United States, there will be an unprecedented increase in the older adult population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Florida's population demographics show significant shifts, driven by migration trends, with an influx of residents from northern states seeking warm climates and job opportunities. EDUINDEX NEWS
• [New] Around half of the world's population currently suffers from high water stress at least one month per year, threatening secure delivery of water, food, health, jobs, and energy. WaterBlog@KTH: Reflect, Rethink, Refill
• Over the next three decades, Africa will experience an unprecedented increase in its urban population, doubling from 700 million to 1.4 billion people by 2050 and becoming the continent with the second largest urban population after Asia (3.5 billion people). Mishcon de Reya LLP
• Nearly 60% of Bangladesh's population is exposed to high flood risk, more than any other country in the world except the Netherlands. Bangladesh
• The health supplement segment in Southeast Asia is expected to grow at double-digit CAGR, with Indonesia leading the region due to its vast population of over 270 million. SindoShipping
• With the United Nations predicting the global population could reach 10 billion by 2050, the demand for protein is set to nearly double - putting massive strain on existing food systems. Aju Press

Last updated: 07 July 2025