A recent analysis reveals the world’s oldest and youngest countries by median age, uncovering striking demographic contrasts. Japan tops the list with the oldest population, reflecting its aging society, while Niger boasts the youngest median age, highlighting its youthful demographic. These extremes showcase the diverse age distributions around the globe,
According to data gathered by Our World in Data from the UN World Population Prospects, birth rates are plunging in the world’s most populous countries, especially China. Though at varying rates, the six most populous nations in the world are seeing a decline in birth rates. The birth rate per
According to data provided by Our World in Data, the population growth by region from 1900 to 2050 (forecasted) is mapped below. The world population has increased from 4 to 8 billion people in less than 50 years. According to the United Nations Population Division, Asia, particularly countries like South
According to the UN, with longer life expectancy and decreased childhood mortality, the global fertility rate in all countries is likely to begin declining toward the end of the century. This week, South Korea reported that, as of 2023, the country’s fertility rate has dropped to just 0.72 births per
According to the United Nations Population Division, Asia, particularly countries like South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong, leads the world in having the oldest populations. After the UN observed World Day of Social Justice on February 20, Felix Richter of Statista examines one of the major issues the world will
Africa’s population density patterns have been visualized using data from the Gridded Population of the World dataset provided by The Center for International Earth Science Information Network. Africa, the second-largest continent in the world, is home to over 1.4 billion people and is made up of more than 30 million
The United Nations Population Division’s population figures were used by Visual Capitalists to imagine Earth with 1000 people. Over the past 50 years, the number of people on the planet has doubled. We will have 8 billion people on Earth by 2022. UN estimates state that by July 2023, there
A paper from the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) states that North Indians should migrate to the South to balance population growth.
Simone and Malcolm Collins, two American entrepreneurs who have turned to philosophy, have been called an “elite” couple who are breeding to save humanity.