The dynamics of family structure is undergoing a transformation. Declining fertility and mortality rates are leading to new ...

For decades, discussions around global population have largely centered on overpopulation. Yet, a quieter, more insidious ...

Throughout the 3,00,000 years of human existence on earth, demographers estimate that approximately 108 billion people have lived so far. Remarkably, until 1804, the global population never ...

With its total fertility rate below 1, the world’s lowest level, South Korea is expected to feel the social and economic impact of the drastic demographic change in the coming decades.

Significant demographic shifts are underway in much of the world. Over half of the world’s economies, accounting for two-thirds of the global population, now have fertility rates below the replacement ...

Sinha is of the view that ‘demographic imbalance’ in terms of the rising population of Muslims vis-à-vis Hindus, is a major concern that needs to be addressed.

The demographic dividend can last 50+ years, with sustained economic growth from a mature workforce. Extended life expectancies prompt older workers to focus on wealth creation, sustaining economies.

We must maximize our demographic, gender and silver dividends and adopt a data-driven approach so that population trends can catalyse India’s transformation to Viksit Bharat.

Despite this slower growth, the Hispanic population still outpaced the nation’s non-Hispanic population, which increased by just 0.2% (less than half a million) from 2022 to 269.7 million in 2023.

The new cabinet in South Africa is one of the youngest ever and may signal that the political elite is ready to hand over to the next generation at last. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, 34, ...