Closer home, India’s population will continue to grow briefly from its current 1.5 billion to 1.7 billion, and then drop back to 1.5 billion by 2100—leaving the population unchanged after a 75-year ...
Population growth significantly influences economies, cultures, and politics worldwide. As urbanisation rises and birth rates shift, the balance of global power continues to evolve. Understanding ...
The capital of Indonesia surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city after the United Nations overhauled how it measures urban populations. By John Yoon Jakarta, Indonesia’s vibrant, overcrowded ...
The world ’s demographic map is changing rapidly, and the shift is most visible in Africa. Several African countries are set to experience extraordinary population growth by 2050, while other regions ...
Last month, UN DESA launched the World Youth Report on Youth Mental Health and Well-being, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive, youth-informed mental health policies. Another report, World ...