Keywords: Demographics


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......

Over one in five South Koreans are aged 65 or older as nation becomes super-aged

South Korea’s population is increasingly aging, with more than 21% of its citizens—around 10.8 million people—aged 65 or older in 2025, according to official figures. This marks the country’s deepening status as a “super-aged society,” a classification given to nations......

Immigration to Israel declines sharply in 2025 despite rise in arrivals from Western countries

Immigration to Israel saw a significant decline in 2025, with official figures showing a 24 percent drop compared to the previous year. The Jewish Agency, responsible for promoting and facilitating aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel), reported that around 34,530 new immigrants arrived during the year,......

Spain's Population Hits Record High Driven by Immigration

Spain’s population has reached an unprecedented 49.3 million, fueled by a steady influx of immigrants that is helping offset the country’s low birth rates and boosting its economic growth. Record population growth driven by migration As of July 1, 2025, Spain’s population increased......

Integrating immigrants: A solution to Europe's demographic challenges

Europe is on the brink of a demographic shift, with its population set to decline in many countries due to an aging populace and a falling birth rate. A recent study highlights that the integration of immigrants into the workforce is essential for sustaining both societies and economies across the continent. Europe's......