Global Demographics Trends: Drivers and Impacts

The report examines global demographic trends, focusing on fertility, mortality, and migration, and their impacts on population size and the environment.

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Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher:

University Of South Africa - Bureau of Market Research

Authors: Eric O. Udjo
Time horizon: 1950 - 2050
Geographic focus: World, More Developed Regions, Less Developed Regions, Africa, China, Asia, India, Global

Methods

The research method involved analyzing demographic data from the United Nations, focusing on fertility, mortality, and migration trends across different regions and countries. The report includes historical data from the 1950s and projections up to 2050.

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Key Insights

The report analyzes the drivers of global demographic trends, particularly natural increase and net migration, and their varying significance across different regions. It provides detailed statistics on fertility, mortality, and net migration from the 1950s to projections for 2045-2050. Fertility rates have declined worldwide, with more developed regions experiencing below-replacement levels, while less developed regions and Africa remain above replacement levels. Mortality rates have improved globally, but Africa lags behind Europe and Northern America. Net migration shows a loss from less developed to more developed regions. The report also projects significant population growth, particularly in Africa, which will have environmental impacts on energy, forestry, and waste. It concludes by questioning which components of population change can be influenced by policy interventions.

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