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9 hours ago · Population density is the number of people per unit of area. According to Our World in Data, the global average is 62 people per km² (0.38 mi²), but this varies by region.
9 hours ago · (Data source: World Population Prospects 2022. Note: Trends to the right of the vertical dashed lines are projections.) , Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems can provide high quality data on adult mortality when they are comprehensive and inclusive. However, many systems are incomplete especially with regards to deaths.
4 hours ago · A Utrecht University study warns of a worsening global water crisis, with climate change and socioeconomic pressures leaving two-thirds of the world's population facing water scarcity by 2100. The study used advanced modelling to assess current and future clean water shortages based on quantity, quality, and demand.
May 28, 2024 · In recent years, the continuous increase in world population has led to a consequent rise in demand for natural resources and living spaces, deteriorating essential environmental services. Therefore, understanding spatiotemporal dynamics in land cover changes has become an essential area of research for scientists to deal with the challenges of ...
16 hours ago · India and Indonesia are projected to see population gains of at least 10% from this year by 2040, according to data from the World Bank, while China will likely see shrinkage of nearly 4%. A more important metric would be changes in the working-age population, defined as those between 15 and 64 years old.
9 hours ago · Both India and Indonesia coincidentally had elections this year, showcasing to the world their ambition to transition into major economic powerhouses with their dynamic population a key strength. The two countries stand out at a time when rapid ageing has plagued peers in the region, including China. India surpassed China as the world's most ...
9 hours ago · The World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first-ever Investment Round on Sunday as part of a broader plan to transform the way the Organization is funded heading into an era of climate change, mass migration, pandemic threats, an ageing world population, and turbulent geopolitics. The launch, on the eve of the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly,
