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.
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…
The briefing takes a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2016 to 2021. It goes on to provide forecast level data and insights for cities over 2021-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…
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…
The briefing examines how education industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of education output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry’s costs, industry’s profitability and…
Ageing, urbanisation and migration remain the major drivers shaping the global population. The number of seniors worldwide was increasing in 2022 and is expected to continue growing to 2040. The number of births is declining globally due to falling…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…
Ongoing depopulation in Greece in 2021-2040 will be driven mainly by natural decrease as birth rates remain low. Ageing will affect consumer trends and add to pressure on state resources. Athens will remain the key consumer market, despite shrinking…
Population growth in Ireland from 2021-2040 will result from positive natural change and positive net migration. The stable fertility rate and birth rate above the regional average will create strong opportunities for child-related goods and services…
Depopulation in Italy from 2021-2040 will result from negative natural change, with positive net migration unable to reverse this demographic trend. While urbanisation continues, significant cities will contract, in line with the shrinking…