The world's population is expected to peak at 10.3 billion in 2084 and then decline to 10.2 billion through the end of the ...

Every year on July 11, the world observes World Population Day, a time to reflect on population trends, challenges, and opportunities. In 2025, the global theme “Empowering young people to create the ...

New research shows that by 2050 an additional 1 billion people will live in areas with high levels of water stress. See where water is scarcest in the world — and why we need to conserve.

But the world’s demographic sweet spots are changing, and fast. Japan had the first major shift: By 2013, a quarter of the population was 65 and older, making Japan the oldest large country ever.

Harvard’s David Bloom explains why changing demographics around the world can be a potent driver of the speed and process of economic growth and development.

A new report from the World Population Review unveils eye-opening figures about the annual salaries of heads of state across 40 selected countries. The data provides insight into how national leaders ...

Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent ...

These 10 charts tell part of Connecticut’s story. Race Since 2011, the white population has remained the largest racial group in the state, according to Census Bureau data.

How does the U.S. compare to other countries? According to the United Nations ' world population data, the average global birth rate is 16.52 births per 1,000 people.

India has overwhelming economic potential due to its population size and demographic makeup. The question is, will the country make the most of it?

The English learner population continues to grow including in states not historically recognized for this cohort of students.