Keywords: Demographics


Swiss voters show growing support for population cap initiative

A growing number of citizens in Switzerland appear to support a proposal aimed at limiting the country’s population to 10 million, according to a recent opinion poll ahead of a national referendum. The initiative, backed by the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), calls for a cap on the permanent......

India launches nationwide census as World’s most populous country

India has begun a massive nationwide census, marking the first such exercise in over a decade and reaffirming its position as the world’s most populous country. The operation, originally scheduled for 2021, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a population estimated at around 1.4 billion,......

Türkiye's population surpasses 86 million in 2025

Türkiye's population exceeded 86 million in 2025, according to official data, marking an annual increase of over 427,000 people. The growth was accompanied by a slightly higher number of men than women, with males accounting for 50.02% of the population. Istanbul remains the country's largest......

Poland’s birth rate expected to decline faster than previously forecast

Poland is facing an accelerated demographic downturn, as new official figures indicate that the country’s birth rate is falling more rapidly and earlier than anticipated. Recent data published by Statistics Poland reveal that the number of births has dropped to a historic low, signaling deeper......

South Korea records fastest rise in births in 18 years amid marriage increase

South Korea has reported its fastest growth in births in 18 years, fueled by a recent surge in marriages, according to data released by the Statistics Ministry. From January to November 2025, 233,708 babies were born, a 6.2% increase compared to the same period the previous year—the strongest year-on-year......

China records its lowest birth rate on record in 2025

China’s birth rate fell to its lowest level since records began in 1949, highlighting the depth of the country’s demographic challenges despite years of policy reforms aimed at encouraging family growth. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China registered 7.92......

Asia leads global population distribution in 2026

Asia remains the most populous continent in 2026, housing over 5 billion people and representing 62.5% of the global population, according to the latest demographic data. Africa ranks second with approximately 1.58 billion residents, making up 19.8% of the world's population and showcasing the fastest......

Germany: One in five considers leaving the country

A recent study by the German Institute for Research on Integration and Migration indicates that nearly 21% of people living in Germany are considering leaving the country. The figure rises significantly among immigrant populations, with 34% of first-generation immigrants and 37% of their descendants......

Taiwan enters super-aged society as elderly population surpasses 20 percent

Taiwan has officially reached the status of a super-aged society, as people aged 65 and above now account for more than one-fifth of the island’s population. Recent demographic data indicate that this age group represents slightly over 20 percent of the total population by the end of 2025. The......