Across Africa, the population is set to quadruple, reaching 4.4 billion people. This is within a context whereby most countries will see falling or aging populations—including in Europe, China, Japan, ...

Mapi Gloricien lies in his mother’s arms in a hospital in Kinshasa, among the fastest-growing cities on Earth. Just days old, he’s one of an estimated 4.5 million children expected to be born in the ...

The world's population growth tells two stories: in many countries populations are aging, while in others, populations are getting younger. Projections show most countries will likely see shrinking ...

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 ...

Africa’s ultra-wealthy population expected to rise 15% by 2031 Continent’s share of global wealth declines amid faster growth elsewhere Billionaire ranks expand, driven in part by technology and AI ...