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.
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…
Driven by natural increase, El Salvador’s population will expand at a slower pace than the Latin America region overall in 2021-2040. Meanwhile, net migration will remain negative as many emigrate. An acceleration of the ageing trend will impact…
Natural increase will drive rapid population expansion in Paraguay in 2021-2040. Ageing will quicken; however, Paraguay will remain relatively young in terms of its median age. The country has the potential to benefit from a demographic dividend as…
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…
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…
In 2022, Peru witnessed population growth, driven by stable natural change and rising life expectancy. The country is facing the arrival of Venezuelan refugees, as well as political unrest. In 2022, Gen Z emerged as the largest generation, and is…
Colombia's 2022 population growth is set to reverse between 2023 and 2040 due to negative net migration. Generation Z, the largest generation, seeks digital-native experiences. Colombians prioritise living in the present, embracing innovation, and…
Brazil’s population is projected to maintain solid growth rate despite slightly contracting birth rates, largely thanks to rising life expectancy. While childless families will become more popular among Brazilians, households with children will…
Rapid population expansion in Guatemala in 2021-2040 will be led by strong, yet declining, rates of natural change. Ageing is set to accelerate further, although Guatemala will continue to be young regionally due to historically high birth rates.…
Negative net migration, accompanied by low or negative rates of natural change, will drive depopulation in Uruguay in 2021-2040. As birth rates fall and people live longer, ageing will hasten, impacting consumer trends and putting additional pressure…