Global Scans · Population · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] Nearly 60% of Bangladesh's population is exposed to high flood risk, more than any other country in the world except the Netherlands. Bangladesh
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] With an increasing geriatric population in countries like Japan and South Korea, the demand for adult ventilators is anticipated to witness significant growth. Blogger
• [New] As the world's population grows and people earn more money, the demand for animal-sourced foods is expected to rise a lot. Frontiers for Young Minds
• [New] With the US population aging rapidly and chronic conditions on the rise, the public health community faces a defining opportunity: to reimagine ageing as a time of health, purpose, and connection, not decline. Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (A
• [New] The UK's population is expected to reach 73.6 million by mid-2034, creating a sustained demand for housingMorningstar anticipates an underlying demand for new construction of an average of 260,000 homes annually over the coming decade. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] With more than half of the world's population currently at risk of dengue infection, novel control methods, including vaccines, are urgently needed to reduce disease burden and the resulting economic impacts. Nature
• [New] Richmondshire in North Yorkshire has the largest increase in the proportion of its population of stage pension age, up more than four percentage points from 22.6% in mid-2022 to 26.7% in mid-2032. LBC
• [New] Across England as a whole, the proportion of the population who are of state pension age is projected to rise from 17.6% to 18.7% between mid-2022 and mid-2032. LBC
• [New] The population of England is projected to grow at a slower rate than previously stated, rising by 6.4% between mid-2022 and mid-2032, compared with the previous projection of 7.8%. LBC
• [New] The UK population is projected to grow at a slower rate than previously stated, because of a sharp drop in the estimated level of migration. LBC
• [New] The UK is ageing, and to ensure that its population remains stable the Migration Advisory Committee estimates that net migration of 120,000 people a year will be needed. Centre for European Reform
• [New] As the U.S. economy faces new challenges-technological disruption, demographic change, climate risks, geopolitical tensions - the Fed's role will continue evolving. GovFacts
• [New] The population of every region in England is projected to increase by mid-2032. Office for National Statistics
• [New] The population of England is projected to increase by 6.4% between mid-2022 and mid-2032, from 57.1 million in mid-2022 to 60.8 million in mid-2032. Office for National Statistics
• [New] For a country like India, with its vast agricultural landscape, diverse cropping patterns, and a large population dependent on farming, AI holds immense transformative potential. Blogger
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth, fueled by countries like Japan and China, where ageing populations and rising disposable incomes are boosting demand for elder care services and products. id-times.com
• [New] Asia Pacific, led by China and Japan, will see the fastest growth, driven by rising disposable incomes and demographic shifts. id-times.com
• [New] As 42% of the US population resides in shoreline counties, whether housing markets incorporate information on the risk of sea level rise (SLR) is of critical importance. NBER
• [New] Most of the world's population does not have access to experienced medical teams and believes robotic telesurgery has the potential to solve a massive, global healthcare problem. AdventHealth
• Although the overall population in Europe is projected to fall slightly up to 2050, the number of inhabitants living in capital city metropolitan regions is projected to increase 6.8% overall from 2021 to 2050. Sweco United Kingdom

Last updated: 30 June 2025