Keywords: Population growth


GCC population projected to reach 62.8 million in 2025

The population of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is expected to reach 62.8 million people in 2025, reflecting continued demographic growth across the six member states. According to the GCC Statistical Centre, the region has experienced steady population expansion over the past several years, driven......

Swiss voters appear set to reject population cap proposal

Swiss voters appeared likely to reject a proposal aimed at limiting the country's population growth, according to preliminary results released on Sunday following a nationwide referendum. With vote counting still underway, approximately 52.9% of voters opposed the initiative, while 47.1% supported......

Swiss voters reject population cap initiative in early projections

Swiss voters have rejected a controversial proposal to limit the country's population growth, according to initial projections released after nationwide voting on Sunday. The initiative, which sought to prevent Switzerland's population from exceeding 10 million residents, failed to secure majority......

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......

Switzerland expects housing shortage to worsen in 2026

Switzerland is likely to face a deeper housing shortage in 2026, driven by sustained population growth, economic recovery, and limited residential construction, according to senior housing officials. Martin Tschirren, director of the Federal Office for Housing, warned that structural factors behind......

Ireland introduces stricter migration and citizenship rules

Dublin, November 27, 2025 – The Irish government has announced a set of new measures aimed at tightening migration and asylum regulations. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan explained that these reforms are designed to better manage population growth and ensure that refugees integrate sustainably......

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......

U.S. fertility rate hits record low despite rise in total births

The fertility rate in the United States has reached its lowest point on record, continuing a two-decade decline, according to new data from federal health officials released Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the fertility rate dropped by 1% between 2023 and......

Ageing population: What you should know about Morocco’s demographic shift

Morocco, like many nations worldwide, is experiencing a significant demographic transition characterized by an ageing population, declining birth rates, and notable social and economic implications. The latest census data reveals that the country’s population has surpassed 37 million, with the......