Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Globally, by 2050, the number of people aged 60 or older is projected to reach 2.1 billion, double the 2020 population. Scientific Research Publishing
• [New] By 2070, the Canadian population aged 65 and older, which was estimated at 7 million in 2022, is expected to double to between 14 and 16 million. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The U.S. faces a rapidly aging population, with 43 states projected to have more than 20% of their residents over age 65 by 2050. Dignity Alliance
• [New] By 2040, L.A.'s older adult population is projected to increase by 61% from about 1.4 million to 2.3 million. Los Angeles Times
• [New] Key Drivers: Factors Contributing to the Cardiologist Shortage An Ageing Population & Workforce: Growing Care Needs & Retirements By 2030, projections estimate that 1 in 5 Americans will be aged 65 or older, a demographic shift with significant implications for cardiovascular care. Medicus Healthcare Solutions
• [New] Growing elderly population, rising disposable income, an increased public awareness and access to treatment for the patient population are expected to bring significant growth for pain management devices in the Asia Pacific region. iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. - Healthcare Market Research
• [New] Due to the increasing aging population throughout the world, there is a great opportunity for the use of physical AI in the areas of personal support, assistance with mobility, remote monitoring and rehabilitation robotics. Acumen Research and Consulting
• [New] As Australia continues adapting to an ageing population and evolving economic conditions, staying informed and financially prepared will remain the key to navigating retirement with confidence and security. NH News
• [New] Africa's rapidly growing young population makes investments in education, skills development, and employment opportunities essential for harnessing demographic potential. Stratheia
• The approaching urbanization dilemma - as estimates have suggested that 66-70% of the world's population will reside in cities by 2050 - has accelerated academic discussion of sustainable urban development. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2024), the global population of older adults aged 65 and above is expected to increase from 6.8% in 2000 to 14.3% by 2040, marking the transition into a more aged society. PubMed Central (PMC)
• By 2030, nearly 20% of the population in the U.S. will be age 65 or older. PBMares
• Africa's urban population will double by 2050, adding pressure to already strained infrastructure and increasing exposure to climate hazards. Big3Africa.org
• The Member States of WHO South-East Asia Region today adopted Colombo Declaration on 'Healthy ageing through strengthened primary health care', aimed at health and well-being of its ageing population, expected to double by 2050. The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka
• On Wednesday Pakistan will surpass Indonesia in population growth within the next five years. Dawn
• By 2030, millennials and Gen Z will dominate the U.S. population and drive 60% of retail sales growth. Digiday
• Although the aging population percentages vary across countries, many regions will see a doubling of people aged 65 and over between 2012 and 2050. Frontiers
• Housing activity is expected to remain weak in 2026, with subdued consumer confidence and slowing population growth limiting housing demand. CNW Group
• The total number of British adults over the age of 65 in the UK is predicted to increase from 13 million in 2023 to more than 17 million by 2043, their share of the population rising from around one in five today to almost one in four by the early 2040s. The Centre for Social Justice
• The increasing geriatric population globally is the foundational growth driver, with the number of people aged 65 and older projected to more than double by 2050. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• As the global population and average income levels grow, if no major change occurs in the way we own and use private vehicles, the trend of increased car ownership and heavier cars such as SUVs (both electric and conventional powertrains) could continue. Frontiers
• 2035 is a world in which China's global weight is significantly larger than it is today, although its population, which peaked in 2021, will continue its steady decline in size. Robert Bosch Stiftung
• 16.4% of the world population is projected to be 65 years or older by 2050, nearly doubling the current share, which is likely to push demand for health services even further. Cambridge Core

Last updated: 19 April 2026