[New] Poland, which possesses both one of the world's largest economies and a population that expects their leaders to protect them from Russian aggression, has the capacity to rearm without cutting its welfare state.
Stars and Stripes
[New] Because of predicted population growth, sub-Saharan Africa was projected to have the highest increase in overweight and obesity rates (254.8% increase over the 30-year span).
www.PhysiciansWeekly.com
[New] The young population in Africa presents long-term opportunities as incomes rise.
Market Data Forecast
[New] North America is projected to witness steady development and remain a vital powerhouse for premium retail over the next few years as its vast network of affluent demographics continues to exercise significant purchasing power.
Market Data Forecast
[New] The World Obesity Federation is projecting that obesity prevalence across Asia Pacific will increase by more than 40% by 2035, indicating a rapidly expanding treatment-eligible population that remains largely underserved by pharmacological interventions.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Elsewhere in Asia, India is expected to maintain robust momentum, with GDP growth projected at around 7% in 2026, driven by its young population and strong domestic consumption.
Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
[New] Asia Pacific is expected to witness 15.2% CAGR during the forecast period, due to rapid urbanization, population expansion, and infrastructure development.
Polaris
[New] Over the next 25 years, countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East will see an unprecedented surge in their working-age population.
World Bank Live
[New] Hong Kong has set a 2050 carbon neutrality target, but constraints including high population density, limited land and scarce energy resources complicate the rollout of charging infrastructure.
Automotive World
[New] By 2050, the legalization provisions of the U.S. Citizenship Act proposed by President Biden would increase the size of the U.S. population by 4.21%, increase GDP by 0.5%, but decrease GDP per capita by 0.2%.
Penn Wharton Budget Model
[New] The Taliban have ordered a sweeping ban on the use of smartphones by government officials - in what some analysts say could foreshadow broader, population-level restrictions.
The Guardian
[New] Indeed, despite Africa's population growing by more than 2% each year (over double the world average), migration from Africa to the US has been on the decline in recent years and is forecast to continue declining even as Africa's population continues to grow.
Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
[New] Despite mounting evidence that global population decline may unfold sooner than anticipated, public discourse largely continues to frame overpopulation as the predominant concern, positioning countries such as Japan as anomalies rather than portents of broader systemic realignments.
FoodNavigator-Asia.com
[New] South Carolina's economy is projected to grow faster than the national average in 2026, underpinned by continued inward investment, population growth, and the expansion of its port and logistics network.
caa | Capital Analytics Associates
[New] Asia Pacific represents the most significant long-term growth opportunity because population ageing is accelerating rapidly across major economies.
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
[New] Like in other developing countries, Malaysia will be facing various problems regarding the impact of population ageing eventually.
PubMed Central (PMC)
[New] East Asia is facing a looming demographic crisis with significant population reductions expected in countries like China and Japan.
PubMed Central (PMC)
[New] Asia, the world's most populous region, will see its population rise 10% by 2050, reaching 5.3 Billion from 4.8 Billion in 2024.
IMARC Group
[New] Already, 28% of households age 65 and older are cost burdened - that is, they spend more than 30% of their income on rent - and, as the older population grows to 71 million by 2030, millions more are at risk.
leadingage
[New] Global demand for animal-based foods is projected to increase by nearly 70% by 2050 due to population growth and rising incomes, placing immense pressure on land and water resources.
Market Data Forecast
[New] Bangladesh offers a stunning $100 billion investment opportunity and may become the next industrial and digital economy center with a population of 170 million, 65% of whom are in the working age group!
The Daily Star
[New] By 2040, a significant proportion of the world's working-age population will be concentrated in Africa and South Asia, regions projected to experience robust population growth.
GOV.UK
Last updated: 28 June 2026
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