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…
After decades of low inflation, consumers are grappling with rising living costs, prompting shifts in priorities and preferences. This report delves into four major consumer goods industries – apparel, beauty and personal care, drinks, and food – to…
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…
Driven mainly by natural decrease Eastern Europe will be the only world region to experience depopulation in 2021-2040. Ageing will remain a significant trend over the timeframe, impacting the consumer landscape and putting pressure on government…
Continuing depopulation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021-2040 will be driven mainly by natural decrease, though negative net migration rates after 2023 will also influence this trend. Ageing will accelerate further as birth rates decline and…
Population expansion in Tunisia up to 2040 will be driven by natural increase in 2021-2040, as net migration remains negative. Ageing will be a key theme, impacting consumer trends and putting more pressure on state resources. Tunisia’s appeal as a…
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…
Depopulation in Estonia in 2021-2040 will be driven by natural decrease. Ageing will be a key trend, impacting consumer trends and putting further pressure on state resources. Urbanisation will slow slightly while Tallinn remains the dominant city.…
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,…
Driven by natural increase, Bahrain’s population is set to expand rapidly in 2021-2040, as net migration rates become neutral after 2022. Ageing is set to accelerate with the median age remaining elevated in a regional context, therefore consumer…
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…
Natural increase will drive brisk population expansion in Iraq in 2021-2040. Falling fertility and birth rates will drive an acceleration in ageing, however the median age will remain youthful in a global context. Faster growth in the working age…
Positive, yet declining, rates of natural change will drive population expansion in Tanzania in 2021-2040. Ageing will accelerate but the country will remain overwhelming young in a global context due to high fertility and birth rates. Urbanisation…
Businesses globally face challenges in consumer markets in the short to medium term, owing to the rising cost of living and increasingly financially cautious consumers. Amidst uncertainty arise opportunities. Income and expenditure insights are…
Urbanization, longer life expectancy, and a falling birth rate are transforming Thailand's consumer landscape. Millennials and Gen Z are gaining influence, while single-person households surge. Traditional gender roles persist, impacting household…
The population in the United Arab Emirates is forecast to continue growing over the period to 2040, supported by natural increase. The consumer landscape will remain young and diverse, primarily composed of immigrant populations. By 2040, Generation…
Robust population expansion in Ethiopia will be determined by natural increase in 2021-2040. While ageing will speed up, more than two-thirds of the population will be aged under 40 in 2040. Longevity will climb but many health challenges will…
By 2040, Spain’s consumer landscape is set to be dominated by childless households, as the fertility rate declines owing to the population continuing to age. Consumers continue to seek bargains, with almost half switching to private label in 2022.…
Ageing, migration and generational shifts are shaping Singapore’s demographic landscape. Economic turbulence has led to more people adopting cautious consumption patterns and budgeting. The number of seniors is projected to increase substantially by…
In 2022, Sweden experienced population growth, driven by increased immigration, notably from Ukrainian citizens seeking refuge due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Millennials became the largest generational cohort, shaping consumer behaviour with…
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…
New Zealand's population growth is expected to continue, driven by rising immigration and life expectancy. An aging population brings challenges, with an increased old-age dependency ratio predicted. The housing market is seeing declining property…
Population expansion, higher birth rates, large youth cohort, migration and urbanisation continue to shape Malaysia’s demographic landscape. Cultural inclination to save and budget influence consumer spending patterns, while expanding middle class…
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…
From 2022 to 2040, South Africa's population growth will slow due to declining fertility rates, leading to childless households rising. Generation Alpha (15-30 age group) are set to overtake millennials as the most prevalent cohort. Ongoing…
Through to 2040, the Saudi population is set to continue rising due to high fertility rates and longer life expectancy, with the average consumer being 37 years old. Generation Alpha will dominate, comprising over a quarter of the population. Income…
Natural increase will be the key driver of population expansion in Côte d’Ivoire in 2021-2040. The country will continue to be one of the youngest globally in 2040, influenced by high birth rates and low life expectancy. Urbanisation will remain…
Ukraine’s population will plummet in 2021-2040 as a result of millions leaving the country in 2022-2024, following the commencement of the war, triggering a demographic crisis in the country. At the same time, natural increase will remain negative…
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…
Population expansion in Jordan in 2021-2040 will be driven by natural increase. The country will continue to be extremely diverse as the number of foreign citizens rises rapidly. A growing workforce could create opportunities if training and…
The Danish population is expanding due to an influx of immigrants, while businesses are becoming more diverse and inclusive. Consumer trends and consumption patterns sparked by the pandemic are still observed in 2022, and consumers are increasingly…
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.…
Population expansion, higher birth rates, a large youth cohort, and urbanisation continue to shape India’s demographic landscape. Stronger economic performance and growing incomes influence Indian consumption patterns with more people having a…
Population expansion, a high birth rate, a large youth cohort and urbanisation continue to shape Indonesia’s demographic landscape. The cultural inclination to save and budget influences consumer spending patterns, while the expanding middle class…
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…
Natural decrease and negative net migration will drive depopulation in Georgia in most years up to 2040. Rapid ageing will be illustrated by extreme growth in 70+ cohorts, impacting consumer trends and placing further pressure on state resources.…
Germany experiences a continuous flow of immigrants that supports its population, and its businesses are embracing greater diversity and inclusivity. The impacts of the pandemic on consumer trends and spending habits are still evident in 2022, with a…
Population expansion, higher birth rates, a large youth cohort, and urbanisation continue to shape India’s demographic landscape. Stronger economic performance and growing incomes influence Indian consumption patterns with more people having a…
Nigeria’s population is projected to expand by 47% between 2022 and 2040, driven by natural increase, with a median age of 21 years dominated by Gen Alpha. The ongoing urbanization is largely unplanned, resulting in the proliferation of slums and…
By 2040, Japan's market will tilt toward elderly, childless households due to falling fertility rates and an aging populace, with Gen X reigning supreme. Despite a relatively low inflation rate, a quarter of Japanese consumers are driven by bargain…
Expanding population, ageing, migration, and generational shifts shape Hong Kong’s demographic landscape. Economic turbulences influence consumers’ consumption patterns with more people having negative outlook. The number of seniors is projected to…
The Australian population is expected to increase over 2022 and 2040, driven primarily by immigration, increasing life expectancies and to a lesser extent, stable birth rates. Single households will continue growing, presenting opportunities for…
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies increases. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of agricultural commodities…
Strong population growth in Cambodia up to 2040 will be driven solely by natural increase. Falling birth rates and increasing longevity mean that the ageing trend will quicken, however Cambodia will remain one of the youngest regional countries.…
The UK’s population is ageing, and more people are choosing to live child-free. By 2040, Millennials (aged 45-60 years) will be the largest demographic, surpassing Baby Boomers. To cope with rising costs, consumers actively seek bargains, although…