Our Scans · (ZY.4.06) Demography · Weekly Summary

• [New] Europe will face a significant demographic imbalance, with more elderly people dependent on a shrinking working-age population. The Population Project
• [New] Plausibly the post-1997 establishment rallies one way or another, and the enormous demographic change of the last 25 years continues unabated, with white Britons becoming a majority minority by 2060, as currently projected. UnHerd
• [New] Looking ahead to the future, based on the demographic assumption of a constant growth rate, the global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, with over 35 million new cancer cases expected to occur. Nature
• [New] Without decisive action to boost fertility, retain youth, and reform key economic sectors, Albania risks entering a demographic and economic spiral that could become irreversible. Blogger
• The Norwegian Ministry of Defence's Norwegian Defence Pledge document identifies demographic changes as a critical threat to Norway's defence capabilities, highlighting the challenges of an aging population, urban migration, and a shortage of skills and labour. The Arctic Institute - Center for Circumpolar Security
• Australia is heading into a demographic riptide - a rapidly ageing population, a shrinking taxpayer base, and a ballooning Age Pension bill projected to more than double by 2050. Eventbrite
• Drivers include rising healthcare costs, consumer preference for supplemental coverage, and an aging population, with the over-65 demographic projected to reach 20.4% by 2026. Insurance Business
• Expanding labour force: India's working-age population is expected to grow to 1 billion by 2047, sustaining the demographic dividend well into the next few decades. Anantam IAS
• California is on the cusp of an unprecedented demographic shift, with projections indicating a dramatic increase in the older adult population by 2040. Public Policy Institute of California
• Ethiopia, with a population of approximately 130 million, is experiencing rapid demographic growth, with 70% of its population being young, and 30 million students expected to play a pivotal role in Africa's future. The Europe Today
• As India marches toward its demographic peak, with over 65% of the population below 35 years, preparing the workforce for the demands of India @ 2047 is not merely aspirational - it is imperative. Free UPSC IAS Preparation Syllabus and Materials For As
• Based on the existing demographic trends in Europe, the working-age population is bound to shrink annually by 1 million workers until 2050. EPALE - Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europ
• As the fastest growing demographic worldwide, the elderly population is projected to reach nearly 1 billion by 2030 and double by 2050, when the number of persons aged 65 years or over worldwide is projected to be more than twice the number of children under age 5. BioMed Central
• With the ongoing demographic shift toward an ageing global population, the prevalence and burden of cardiometabolic diseases are expected to rise, highlighting the urgent need for targeted mitigation strategies. Nature
• South Korea's demographic pyramid, once shaped like a stingray with a broad base of younger people, is forecast to morph into a cobra shape by 2125, with narrowing bands across all age groups and the population heavily skewed toward older groups. the korea herald
• Population ageing will be the leading contributor to the increasing number of Parkinson's disease cases from 2021 to 2050 globally and in all Socio-demographic Index regions. The BMJ
• Japan's aging population - often labeled a demographic time bomb - is, in reality, a $1.5 trillion opportunity for visionary investors. Milao Haath
• The continent of Africa has a population of around 1.5 billion people, which is likely to double by 2070 - the only part of the global economy in which demographic growth will occur. The Conversation
• Plummeting fertility rates everywhere from the United States and Europe to India and China point to a new demographic order - one that will transform societies, economies, and geopolitics. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• Demographic experts project Kazakhstan's population could reach 26 million by 2050. The Astana Times
• As current population growth trends persist, Iran's population is projected to reach 42 million by the year 1480, marking a significant transition from a predominantly youthful demographic to an increasingly aging society. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 12 September 2025