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] 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
• [New] The United States population is projected to reach 341.7 million in 2025. Statista
• [New] Digital health platforms will serve 60% of the global population, providing remote monitoring, telemedicine, and health management tools. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2050, the global population of individuals aged 60 years and older will reach 2.1 billion. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Over the next four decades, overseas migration is expected to add approximately 235,000 people to Australia's population each year. ID Consulting
• [New] Cooling demand could more than triple by 2050, driven by increases in population and wealth, more extreme heat events and low-income households gaining access to more polluting and inefficient cooling. United Nations
• [New] To reach 35 million in 2046, an average of 420,000 people will be added to Australia's population per year. ID Consulting
• [New] Nations worldwide must finance and implement climate adaptation measures for health systems or risk losing millions of lives as extreme weather, rising temperatures, and intensifying heat threaten healthcare access for nearly half the global population. Health Policy Watch
• [New] By 2030 more than 20% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. ABC Companies | Premier Source for Buses & Vans

Last updated: 27 November 2025