Growing or shrinking – what do the latest trends tell us about the global population?
10 July 2024 - Two years ago, our world marked the milestone of 8 billion people living on this planet...
Hopeful horizons: Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing gears up for crucial session in May
17 May 2024 - The 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) from 20 to 22 and 24 May 2024 is an opportunity to ensure that older persons everywhere can age with security and dignity and participate fully in their societies as citizens with equal rights.
Peoples’ lives are improving, but greater efforts still needed to ensure no one is left behind
26 April 2024 - Human life expectancy has improved across many parts of the world, according to recent data. Great strides have also...
‘Historic milestone’ as child mortality hits record low of 4.9 million in 2022
12 March 2024 - The fight against child mortality has reached an historic milestone the UN announced on Wednesday with latest estimates revealing...
Navigating the later years: a global look at gender and living arrangements of older persons
17 November 2023 - When picturing the golden years, one might imagine a serene life post-retirement, often spent in the comforting company...
Crisis in global learning: a call for action to improve education access, quality, equity and inclusion
11 July 2023 - Education is one of the best investments societies can make to build a more sustainable and prosperous future. Improvements in learning opportunities contribute directly to the achievement of sustainable...
India to overtake China as world’s most populous country in April 2023, United Nations projects
24 April 2023 - China will soon cede its long-held status as the world’s most populous country. By the end of this month, India’s population is expected to reach 1,425,775,850 people, matching and then surpassing the population of mainland China. This forecast is based on the latest United Nations estimates and projections of the global population.