Standardised coverage and timely analysis of the future direction...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis of the future direction of key demographic indicators on themes such as age, urbanisation, ethnicity and migration.
The global labour markets are rapidly evolving, influenced by demographic shifts, technological advancements, changing workforce preferences, and unexpected events. While this transformation impacts costs, productivity and economic growth, it also…
The briefing explores trends in the global structure amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty. As global economy evolves, countries and companies will need to find ways to diversify the supply of critical components. This will require…
Azerbaijan’s population is set to expand between 2021 and 2040, driven by positive rates of natural change, while net migration remains flat. Ageing will continue as the 65+ population grows, impacting consumer trends and spending habits.…
Positive natural change will drive population growth in Turkmenistan between 2021-2040, as births outweigh deaths in the country. Despite ongoing ageing, the senior population will remain small, and the country will retain a young median age.…
The population increase in Vietnam from 2021-2040 will be driven by positive natural change, as births outweigh deaths. Improved living and healthcare standards will support ageing, driving growth in the 65+ population. Cities will expand as…
Negative natural change will drive depopulation across 2021-2040, with positive net migration unable to reverse this trend. Ageing will accelerate, impacting consumer spending habits as Thailand remains one of the oldest countries in the region.…
This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…
Population growth in Sri Lanka from 2021-2040 will be the result of rising life expectancy and positive natural change. Ageing will continue, with the population above 65 rising, while under 14s decline. Despite population growth, negative net…
Generation Z, comprising one-fifth of the global population, is poised to wield significant consumer influence. However, their polarized behaviours toward social activism, technology, and spending present challenges for businesses. This report…
From 2021-2040, population growth in India will be driven by positive natural change, despite the falling birth rate. While ageing will accelerate and impact consumer trends, the country will continue to have a relatively young median age. While…
Population growth will be driven by positive natural change, as net migration continues to decline. Rising life expectancy will drive ongoing ageing, with 65+ citizens impacting consumer trends. As women increasingly focus on economic opportunities…
Depopulation in Japan from 2021-2040 results from negative natural change, with positive net migration unable to reverse this trend. A quality healthcare system and living standards drive ongoing ageing, with a significant 65+ population shaping…
High rates of natural increase will drive rapid population expansion in Uzbekistan in 2021-2040. Despite a stepping up of the ageing trend, Uzbekistan will continue to be a relatively young country on a regional level. Urbanisation will be swift, and…
Asia Pacific’s population is set to expand in 2021-2040, driven by positive, yet declining, rates of natural change. The ageing trend is set to accelerate, impacting consumer trends, though the region will remain relatively young in terms of its…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
Bangladesh will experience rapid population expansion in 2021-2040, driven by natural increase. Rapid ageing will be a key theme, though the country will remain younger in terms of median age than the region overall. As well as a substantial and…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
Swift population expansion in Malaysia in 2021-2040 will be mainly driven by natural increase, though positive net migration after 2022 will also contribute. Ageing will be a key theme, affecting consumer trends and putting further pressure on the…
Rising costs of living pose challenges globally, but companies can find opportunities in several categories, essential and discretionary, especially in underpenetrated fast-growing markets. By considering category adjacencies and focusing on value,…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…