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] 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
• [New] 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)
• [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] Factors like population ageing and urbanization could exert a modest influence on the evolution of future world demand. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] With a population of 30.2 million in 2025, Delhi reflects India's broader shift toward urban living and expanding economic opportunity. Aviation a2z
• [New] Between 2050 and 2070, Yemen's population is projected to surpass that of Britain or France. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Immigration will be the main driver of population growth in 52 countries by 2054, including Australia, Canada and the US. The Actuary
• [New] Homeowners should check cypress and other evergreens for bagworms, removing and destroying any bagworm capsules found to reduce 2026's pest population. Goldsboro Daily News
• [New] Queensland is facing an unprecedented skills shortage as its construction pipeline surges to an estimated $77 billion by 2026-27, fuelled by Olympic infrastructure, population growth, and major housing projects. Office of Immigration Australia
• [New] Digital wallets are on track to become the dominant mode of payment worldwide, with the number of users expected to exceed 6 billion by 2030, representing more than three-quarters of the global population. IBS Intelligence
• [New] In 2025, climate change remains the top risk overall for both experts and the general population. AXA.com
• [New] Population ageing in Canada means we will continue to see ongoing increases in the number of people affected by dementia. Alzheimer Society of Canada
• [New] India's cities are growing rapidly, with the urban population expected to approach 600 million in the next 15 years, up from around 480 million today. Prop News Time
• [New] The global population aged 60 and over is expected to double to 2.1 billion by 2050, creating an unprecedented demand for senior education that traditional models simply cannot meet. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As the world's population continues to grow, the stress that insect declines - and dropping pollinator numbers, in particular - put on the food system could lead to an agricultural economic collapse, as well as increased food scarcity. Live Science
• [New] The expansion of fossil fuel projects threatens at least two billion people - about one-quarter of the world's population. Al Jazeera
• [New] Strong demand from Asia driven by population growth and rising incomes, especially from middle class households, are expected to support prices. Warakirri Asset Management
• [New] Rising incomes and population growth in emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia will continue to drive demand, supporting global fruit and nut prices. Warakirri Asset Management
• [New] Cities with over 50% of the world's urban population will be capacity-constrained by 2030 (the beginning of the 6G deployment cycle) if mid-band spectrum remains at today's levels. Newsroom
• [New] Around half of the global population beyond mainland China is expected to have 5G coverage by the end of 2025. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] Challenges from a growing global population and climate change impacting agricultural yields will necessitate continued focus on food security and sustainable production. Valley City Times-Record

Last updated: 04 December 2025