Migration offset natural decline for the fourth consecutive year, pushing the European Union’s population to an historic high of 450.4 million in 2024, according to Eurostat figures released on Friday.
The planet is still on track to nearly 10 billion people by 2050, yet most families are having fewer children than they want. Longer lives, lower fertility and uneven migration now demand a rethink of how societies support parents and care for an ageing population.
South Korea’s birthrate has seen its first increase in nearly a decade, a positive sign amid the country’s demographic crisis. The rise, attributed to a boost in marriages and new government policies, brings hope for reversing South Korea’s declining birth rate.
In a landmark address, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke about the pressing issue of China’s shrinking population, a demographic challenge that threatens to undermine the nation’s economic future.
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