Global Scans · Population · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: The global population is expected to reach 8.5 billion in 2030, up 1 billion from 2016. Western economies are declining in numbers and emerging economies witnessing burgeoning growth.

• [New] Japan is experiencing the fastest ageing of its population, with 47 people older than 65 per 100 working-age adults in 2015, up from 19 in 1990, and rising to 80 by 2060. OECD
• [New] The senior citizens category will have the highest CAGR, as global ageing demographics, increasing life expectancy, and rising chronic disease prevalence among elderly populations drive sustained demand for comprehensive healthcare coverage. P&S Intelligence
• [New] The global population aged 60 years and above is projected to rise from approximately 1.1 billion in 2023 to over 1.4 billion by 2030, increasing the share of individuals facing long-duration health risks and reinforcing demand for lifetime health insurance coverage. P&S Intelligence
• [New] Late marriage, singlehood, and fewer children might further skew the global demography with greying population. The Daily Star
• [New] As per the United Nations study released in 2017, the global geriatric population was about 962 million and is projected to reach over 2.1 billion by 2050. Straits Research
• [New] Japan is expected to lead regional growth contributions due to its massive super-aged population and comprehensive long-term care insurance models covering advanced bone-preservation therapies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.S. Census Bureau reports e-commerce has surpassed 16% of total retail sales, driving warehouse absorption, while the United Nations projects nearly 68% of the global population will live in cities by 2050, deepening office and retail demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare highlights that the working-age population is projected to shrink by nearly 20% by 2040. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Urban growth will be concentrated in just seven countries that already account for one third of the world's population: Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria and Pakistan are projected to add more than 500 million urban residents by 2050. United Nations Western Europe
• [New] By 2075, over 80% of the population of the Global South will be Christian. Evangelical Focus
• [New] The number of Christians will increase by one billion by 2075, reaching almost 3.7 billion, which will account for nearly 36% of the global population. Evangelical Focus
• [New] In 2040, Australia is projected to have a population of 30,357,450 people. PopulationPyramid.net
• [New] With Singapore's population ageing and dementia cases expected to climb, the Agency for Integrated Care, which coordinates care services for seniors, helped train staff to recognise and support commuters living with dementia. ST
• [New] A rapidly aging population could reduce China's long-term economic growth and undermine the resources available for military expansion, technological development and international influence. UPI
• [New] The percentage of the population aging into Medicare is rapidly rising, with spending expected to accelerate in the next 10 years. KFF Health News
• [New] With the global population over 60 expected to double by 2050, AI-driven preventive health measures could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare systems while improving quality of life. Briefs Finance
• [New] By 2030, the RTA aims to have over 90% of Dubai's population living within walking distance of a public transport station. Dubai Metro Rails
• [New] The growing adoption of QR code payments and digital wallets among Japan's ageing yet increasingly digitally connected population will sustain growth in detection demand through the forecast horizon. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Nearly 39% of China's population will be of retirement age. Medium
• [New] The majority of the adult population 50 years and older, across all races, will have at least one chronic disease by 2050, with the majority between the ages of 60 to 79 years. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The global population of people living with HIV will reach 50 million by 2050; the case for a scalable cure is urgent. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 13 August 2026