Population growth

Leader reiterates need for population growth in Iran Society & Culture News
At a meeting of Iran’s national population headquarters on Wednesday, a message from Ayatollah Khamenei was read on the population issue. In the message, the leader thanked all the officials and experts who have focused on population growth activities with serious thought and foresight and who are looking at how to save the country from …

North Okanagan population growth doubles than forecast
Image Credit: Contribution/City of Vernon The North Okanagan’s population has grown twice as fast as expected, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. Between 2016 and 2021, the North Okanagan’s population grew at a rate of 1.7%, more than double what was expected. According to a North Okanagan …

Key jobs, services, housing to boost regional population growth
New research from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) has found that the COVID pandemic has heightened concerns about housing affordability and access to services for people living in regional Australia. The research, “Understanding the Lived Experience and Benefits of Regional Cities”, conducted by AHURI by researchers from UNSW Sydney, RMIT University, University …

Largest decline in population growth rate seen among Muslims: NFHS-5 data
National Family Health Survey data belies claims made by right-wing activists of a population boom in the Islamic community as part of an alleged plot to turn India into a Muslim-majority country Data collected since independence clearly show that a decline in population growth is directly proportional to the economic and social empowerment of a …

The United States has a population growth problem. Democrats have plans for this
More Americans are dying. Fewer and fewer Americans are being born. And fewer people are immigrating to America. Democratic policy proposals will help with all of this. According to new census data released this year, 2021 saw slowest US population growth in history. A recent study in wisconsin found that population growth slowed to the …

Canada’s housing bubble will not be protected by population growth, says BMO
Real estate prices in Canada won’t correct themselves due to population growth, will they? Well, BMO Capital Markets shared a different vision with the institutions this morning. The bank explains that there is no historical evidence to support this account. During the last major drop in house prices, Canada saw its population grow at a …

Can a nation prosper with zero population growth?
A family poses for a photo at the Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily] The annual sessions of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference in March discussed how to ease the financial burden on parents to encourage them to …

Housing supply in Ottawa not keeping up with population growth: report
A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says Ottawa is building homes at the fastest rate in nearly 50 years – but experts say it may not make much of a splash in massive demand. Housing supply report which was released on Tuesdaysaid Ottawa’s population is growing faster than the rate …
Oman Fitness Services Market Outlook to 2025F – Population Growth along with Rising Consumer Spending Expected to Support Average Membership per Fitness Center: Ken Research
Ken Research Pvt. ltd Oman Fitness Services Industry Research Report Covers Commercial Gyms Market in Oman, Cost of Building a Fitness Services Center in Oman, Impact of COVID 19 on the Industry of fitness services in Oman, the impact of COVID on the fitness services market in Oman, the direct economic impact of the fitness …

New Zealand gained 27,000 homes last year as population growth hit its lowest level in 31 years
New Zealand gained 27,875 new homes last year – the biggest increase in housing stock since 2017, when house prices stagnated, according to figures from property data firm Valocity. While supply increased, demand stagnated. According to data from Stats NZ, 7,500 more people left than arrived in the year ending January, driven by the departure …

Cuthand: Indigenous population growth must lead to increased education
Breadcrumb Links Columnists We are at a serious crossroads and every opportunity must be taken to uplift our people in a positive direction. Author of the article: Doug Cutand • Star Phoenix of Saskatoon Doug Cuthand is the Aboriginal affairs columnist for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and the Regina Leader-Post. Photo by Liam Richards /The Phoenix …

Wyoming population growth exceeds national average | Wyoming News
Wyoming’s population is growing faster than the nation’s. The state’s population grew by 1,536 people between July 2020 and 2021, according to census bureau data. This is an increase of 0.3%, higher than the national average of 0.1% during the same period. The data also shows that more people have moved to Wyoming since …

Water managers watch population growth
Lack of access to clean water is devastating communities around the world, and water managers in Southwest Florida are working to ensure the same thing never happens here. “We turn on our tap and the water comes out of the tap,” said Robert Lucius Jr., who oversees a 60,000-acre watershed that spans Lee and Collier …

Coeur d’Alene sees the 2nd highest percentage of population growth in the country during the pandemic | Idaho
In the first year of the pandemic, only about 27 million Americans moved to a new home. This figure represents a decrease of 9% compared to the previous year and continues a multi-year trend of lower mobility rates. The prevailing narrative is that many of those who moved during the pandemic did so to leave …

Geelong at the top as greater regionalization boosts population growth
Nerida Conisbee, Ray White’s chief economist, looked at population growth per year during the pandemic (2019 to 2021) and compared it to the long-term average between 2001 and 2021 to identify the areas that have experienced the strongest growth during the pandemic, compared to historical figures. Geelong’s population has grown by 7,157 every year since …

Fountain’s police chief worries about population growth; calls for community action
FOUNTAIN, Colo. – As the Fountain community continues to grow, the city’s police chief is announcing plans to improve Fountain’s public safety and response times. Population growth is expected In a letter, Chief Chris Heberer explains that city leaders expect to see 40% more residential homes coming to the city, which equates to about 17,000 …

Not so fast: Pandemic dramatically slows western Sydney’s population growth rate
Sydney’s west will be home to nearly 600,000 fewer people in 2041 than the state government originally projected, with the region’s growth rate slowing significantly due to the pandemic. In 2019, the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment released a 20-year population forecast showing that around 4.2 million people will call the area …

Counties in the region experience varying levels of population growth over the year | News
SOUTH INDIANA — Data released in March by the U.S. Census Bureau shows population increases in Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties from 2020 to 2021. But, it also shows deaths are exceeding births in every county. Indiana as a whole increased by 0.3% in population from July 2020 to July 2021. The numbers increased by …

POV: Nampa Mayor discusses managing population growth
Nampa City’s population has nearly doubled since the year 2000 to over 100,000. BOISE, Idaho – Nampa is Idaho’s third largest city by population, behind Boise and Meridian. Like these two towns and the rest of Treasure Valley, Nampa is growing at a rapid pace as more and more people move there. Nampa has actually …

Population growth rate estimated at 0.7%
TEHRAN – Iran’s population grew by 569,963 in the past [Iranian calendar] year (March 2021-March 2022), and the natural population growth rate was estimated at 0.7%, according to the National Organization of Civil Status. In the past year, 1,106,072 children were born in the country and 536,109 people died, so the country’s population increased by …

Egypt’s strategy to curb runaway population growth – Egypt – Al-Ahram Weekly
The Senate’s decision came after a two-week discussion on a study prepared by Senator Soheir Abdel-Salam on the problem of overpopulation in Egypt and the measures needed to contain it. The report, prepared by the Senate Committees on Health, Population, Human Rights and Social Solidarity, recommends that an independent entity, the National Authority for Population …

Island population growth is slowing
The population of JERSEY is now 103,267, according to the 2021 census taken on March 21 last year. The latest figure is 4,533 less than the 2019 population estimate, which statisticians said was based on the atypical 2011 census snapshot, with the population increase of 5,400 since 2011 being a lot more consistent with the …

Housing shortage and population growth boost Denver’s record multi-family market
The Denver apartment market is a prime target for investment. Metro Denver is a prime location for investors looking to buy multi-family assets this year, after hitting record sales volume of $8.1 billion in 2021 due to a shortage of inventory and strong demand for rental units on the market. “Coming out of the pandemic, …

How Collin County Health Care Providers Are Managing Record Population Growth
Collin County saw its population surpass 1 million in 2018, and it is now the fourth fastest growing county in the nation. This growth presents all kinds of challenges for professionals working in education, transportation and all other areas of public life. Add a pandemic to the mix, and healthcare leaders found themselves racing to …

Curb runaway population growth – Egypt – Al-Ahram Weekly
The Senate – the upper consultative house of the Egyptian parliament – decided on Sunday to send a report on the country’s overpopulation problem to President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, reports Gamal Essam El-Din. The Senate’s decision came after a two-week discussion on a study prepared by Senator Soheir Abdel-Salam on the problem of overpopulation in Egypt …
Luxembourg’s population growth is approaching the pre-pandemic rate
People walking to work on Boulevard Royal in Luxembourg City Photo credit: Anouk Antony Luxembourg’s population growth is returning to pre-pandemic levels, with the total number of inhabitants reaching more than 645,000 last year, mainly driven by immigration, the country’s official statistics agency said on Monday. In another indication of the country’s appeal to people …

2022: strong economy, significant population growth
The 2022 legislative session adjourned for the year on March 31. The session’s achievements are an indicator of the strength of Idaho’s economy and the significant population growth we are seeing. With available tax revenue, we’ve made record investments in transportation and education, funded much-needed public safety and police improvements in Idaho, lowered the income …

Report: McDowell sees weak population growth. More deaths than births in the department. | Local News
From staff reports Even though the county has seen more deaths than births, McDowell has seen a small population growth from 2020 to 2021 due to more people settling here. McDowell is one of 73 counties in North Carolina whose population has increased since 2020, according to a recent report from the University of North …

Fewer Latinos are going to college, despite population growth
Published on April 7, 2022 at 6:39 a.m. Olivia Sanchez The Hechinger Report The number of colleges with a Latino enrollment rate of at least 25% has declined during the pandemic, reversing a 20-year trend in higher education and putting these students at a disadvantage, experts say. Colleges with at least 25% Latino enrollment are …

Canada’s population growth is the highest among the G7 countries
The data shows that the country has also become more urban, with residents moving to downtown cities faster than in the previous five years. The population of downtown Toronto has grown three times faster than that of the city of Toronto as a whole. The number of Canadians living in rural areas in 2021 was …

Real estate in Vancouver: A plan unveiled to adapt to population growth
After nearly three years in the making, Vancouver’s draft plan was released by the city on Tuesday. The project outlines a land use plan for growth and development until 2050, with the city’s population expected to increase by 260,000. “Land use determines the location, type and intensity of different uses. These uses include homes, businesses …

Student Boom: Central Texas Districts See Population Rise As Voters Consider Bond Proposals | Region
Although many school districts in Bell County have experienced slower growth rates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, students continue to flock to the Belton Independent School District. At a Belton ISD School Board meeting on Monday, Bob Templeton, a demographer from Zonda, discussed the current state of the local housing market and the current …

New Mexico wolf recovery efforts criticized as population growth slows
As federal wildlife managers reported Mexican wolf populations continued to grow in southern New Mexico last year, environmental groups criticized government agencies they say had so far allowed the species to approach extinction. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released its latest population count for 2021 on Wednesday, finding that New Mexico and …

38% population growth in Candle Lake
While a number of new permanent residents are people retiring – some are retiring early due to COVID – not everyone is, and the community is bustling with people. “The ability to work from home has certainly given people the ability to make it their home,” Kostyna said. The growth started before the pandemic and …

Madison County Among Regions Responsible For Majority Of Indiana’s Population Growth In 21 | Local News
ANDERSON — Indiana University demographers pointed to the death toll from COVID-19 as well as declining fertility rates as key factors in adding just 20,341 residents in 2021. According to a study conducted by the Indiana Business Research Center at the university’s Kelley School of Business, last year’s net population gain represents the state’s smallest …
Oldham County population growth
OLDHAM COUNTY, Ky. — The housing market is anything but normal right now, with homes flying off the market soon after listing. Depending on where you live, it can be even harder to find your dream home. What do you want to know An estate agent said County Oldham was popular among clients with school-aged …

Demographers expect “manageable” employment, population growth in N.Va. | news/arlington
Localities in Northern Virginia should expect moderate levels of job growth over the next two decades, with the metro area as a whole adding perhaps 880,000 new people by 2045. “We are a region growing by 1% per year on average. It’s not too fast, it’s not incredibly high. It’s actually a very manageable pace,” …

Indiana’s population growth is slowing; Marion County Loses 5,670 in 2021 – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather forecast
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) – Indiana’s population growth in 2021 was the lowest annual increase since 2015, according to an analysis by Indiana University’s Indiana Business Research Center. The US Census Bureau says the state added 20,341 residents last year, which is well below the state’s average over the past decade. The IBRC says …

Population Growth and Decline on Scottish Islands – 2001 to 2020 – SPICe Spotlight
Reading time: 4 minutes introduction A flurry of island-related activity during the last parliamentary session culminated in the 2018 Islands Act and Scotland’s very first Map of national islands. One of the main aims of these efforts is to combat depopulation trends and “to ensure a healthy and balanced population profile” on the Scottish islands. …

Saskatchewan. Opposition criticizes government for Canada’s slowest population growth rate
Saskatchewan’s Official Opposition says the province’s low population growth rate is preparing it for a “bleak future.” Saskatchewan has the lowest annual growth rate in the country, rising just 0.36% last year, according to the latest demographic report provincial statistics office based on provincial population estimates from Statistics Canada. “You’re not in first place if …
Biden’s America is mired in pessimism as US population growth stalls
The result is a slump in the number of working-age Americans that has been underway since Donald Trump was elected in 2016. Dr. Kirchner estimates that if population growth and net international migration had maintained their pre-2016 rates, the US population would be about 4.8 million higher. This suggests a loss of 3.1 million workers …

The biggest growth in the black population in the United States is happening in small towns – not in Atlanta
Both Brandon Manning and his wife were born in the southern United States and were eager to return, but Manning did not want to return to his hometown of Atlanta due to traffic, housing costs and sprawl. So when offered a teaching job at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, the couple decided to …

Maritime provinces leading Canada’s population growth
For the first time in decades, the Maritimes are on the upswing in all key performance indicators. While the shutdowns and restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic have been a blow to the economy, Atlantic Canada has benefited from changing consumer habits that have resulted in a significant population boom. With more people working remotely …

Growing Population Fostering Terrorism, Illegal Crude Refining Disturbing – Military Leaders
Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya says the country’s growing population has partly contributed to the insurgency in the country, despite creating a larger pool of talent for economic activities. Similarly, Air Chief of Staff Air Marshall Oladayo Amao said illegal oil refining in the Niger Delta region is a growing threat. The …

After years of population growth in the United States, it’s time to take a break
In the long term, no substantial benefit will result from continued US population growth. The gradual stabilization of the American population by voluntary means would contribute significantly to America’s ability to solve its problems. This statement of half a century ago was the unequivocal statement central discovery of the inauguration report by the United States …

Tank: Stagnation grips Saskatchewan as population growth stalls
Breadcrumb Links Columnists Outside of Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert, the population of this once booming province has become as stagnant as a quagmire. Author of the article: Phil Tank • Star Phoenix of Saskatoon Publication date : March 03, 2022 • 23 minutes ago • 3 minute read • Join the conversation A view …

Bald eagle population growth rate limited by chronic lead exposure
America’s national bird has a poisonous problem. Research published in mid-February indicates that 46% of bald eagles show signs of chronic lead exposure. Prolonged exposure can be fatal. “You’re going to see a very depressed bird” if you encounter a lead-poisoned bald eagle, according to Victoria Hall, director of the University of Minnesota Raptor Center. …

Acceleration of UHNW population growth in 2021 – Knight Frank
The number of ultra-wealthy people has increased significantly in 2021 and the numbers are expected to continue to rise, the company said in its annual Wealth and Fresh Money Drivers Overview. The global population of ultra-high net worth people – those with $30 million or more – grew 9.3% last year, accelerating from a 2.4% …

Ignore Population Growth Advocates Who Can’t Answer This Obvious Question
South Australian business leaders must become strong advocates of public transport if their calls for faster population growth are to be taken seriously. Buses trapped in a traffic queue on Morphett Street in the city. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily Pick a population figure, throw it out there, advertise. That’s how it works in South Australia when …

Warman and Martensville lead Saskatchewan. in population growth
From 2016 to 2021, the cities of Warman and Martensville had the highest population growth rates in the province, ranking first and second respectively, according to Statistics Canada. Warman Mayor Gary Philipchuk said it’s been a pleasant surprise to see his community grow at the rate it has, despite all the challenges it’s faced in …

StatCan figures show Canada’s supply not matching population growth
Written by Erin Nicole Davis In not-so-surprising news, census figures from Statistics Canada (StatCan) confirm that housing supply in Canada has not kept pace with population growth over the 2016-2021 period. This is despite a pandemic-inspired drop in immigration during the outbreak of COVID-19. Of course, this imbalance only compounds Canada’s dramatic housing affordability crisis …

How fear alone can impact birds and reduce population growth
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” Franklin Roosevelt said during his inaugural speech in 1933. It has become his most famous statement. Eleanor his wife, questioned about his origins, declared that Roosevelt had read the work of Henry Thoreau. “Nothing is more to be feared than fear”, was an entry in …

Census shows explosive population growth in Columbia Valley
By Steve Hubrechtsteve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The first public release of data from Canada’s most recent national census took place last week, outlining demographic trends across the country. Here in the Columbia Valley, the 2021 census shows population is up — in fact up — in the valley’s three incorporated municipalities and its two regional rural electoral districts. …
Rapid Population Growth, Land Scarcity and Low Interest Rates Are Fueling Exceptional Price and Sales Surges in the GTA, According to RE/MAX® Canada’s Quarter-Century Market Report
The average price of a home in the GTA has increased by more than 450%, while unit sales have doubled since 1996 MISSISSAUGA, ON, February 23, 2022 /CNW/ — Sales of residential units in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have doubled and the average price has risen more than 450% since 1996, as high demand …
Population growth is main driver of environmental decline: NSW SoE report
NSW’s 2021 State of the Environment (SoE) report released this week confirms that population growth is “a significant driver of environmental impacts”, noted Sustainable Population Australia (SPA). The SoE report reveals that land clearing has tripled in the past decade, forests and grasslands have deteriorated, and 62% of vegetation is under pressure from excessive fire. …

Hope grows for poor Nigerians as economy outpaces population growth
NIGERIA’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth recorded a growth of 3.98% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a GDP report released Thursday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the highest GDP growth on record since the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in 2015. But more importantly, the number exceeds …

Census shows strong population growth for British Columbia’s Sea to Sky region
Newly released census data confirms that Whistler and Pemberton have seen population growth over a five-year period The population of the Sea to Sky Corridor has grown significantly over the past five years, and Whistler is no exception. Data released on February 9 from the 2021 census shows the municipality’s permanent population increased to 13,982 …

Steven Roberts: America is enjoying robust population growth | Opinion
In a little-noticed announcement, the Census Bureau reported that the U.S. population grew by a miniscule 0.1% in the year ending July 1, 2021. That’s the lowest annual increase in our entire history. , and this stagnation has seriously negative implications for the future of the nation. “High population growth not only provides more workers …

Killeen Police Chief talks about crime rates and population growth in Killeen
KILLEEN, TX – Killeen is home to more than 150,000 people, many of whom are veterans or active duty military at Fort Hood. “It has a story, it’s the home of heroes,” Killeen Police Department Chief Charles Kimble said. But here’s the thing, Killeen has a long reputation as a high crime town and the …

New NPG Forum paper discusses trajectory of population growth | News
ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Negative Population Growth has published a new article in its Forum series: Will 2022 be the first year of negative population growth in the United States? Written by Nathaniel Gronewold, this article discusses the potential trajectory of population growth in the United States during this period of historically …

How Yukon’s booming economy and rapid population growth led to a housing crisis
It’s a common saying among locals that the Yukon is “Canada’s best kept secret” – a reference to the territory’s wilderness and welcoming culture. But it seems the secret is out. According to 2021 Canadian census figures, the Yukon has led the country in population growth since 2016, growing 12.1% and increasing its population from …

North Saanich leads Saanich Peninsula communities in population growth at 8.8% – Vancouver Island Free Daily
Recently released census figures show that population growth on the Saanich Peninsula has largely not matched growth figures for Greater Victoria. While the census metropolitan area (CMA) of Victoria grew by 8% to 397,237 people in 2021 compared to 2016, two of the three municipalities on the Saanich Peninsula experienced lower growth, the growth rate …

Slowing population growth creating an economic time bomb
Slowing population growth creating an economic time bomb Rather than worrying about an overpopulated planet, we should worry more about the possibility of not having enough young people to sustain economic growth at current levels. In the 1973 film “Soylent Green”, the cumulative impacts of rampant overpopulation, pollution and climate change had, by 2022, ravaged …

Lakeshore leads county in population growth rate, Tecumseh barely changes
By Adele Loiselle February 12, 2022 06:00 Between 2016 and 2021, nearly 4,000 more people call the Lakeshore home. The municipality saw a 10.4% increase in population, according to the 2021 census. Statistics Canada released census demographic data this week. It shows how Lakeshore grew from 36,611 residents to 40,410 in five years. “It’s no …

Census report shows Minnesota’s population growth in metro area | News, Sports, Jobs
Graphs from the Minnesota State Demographic Center show population growth and decline in Minnesota counties based on 2010 and 2020 census data. The metropolitan area saw the largest increase in the state, with Greater Minnesota seeing a population decline. ST. PAUL — Data from the 2020 census shows diversity is a …

RipplesMetrics: Population growth in northern Nigeria doubles that of the south, as Borno records 2 million babies in 3 years
Nigeria’s population grew by 15.9 million in four years, with the northern regions accounting for 68.67% of the new population. This is based on figures from the latest National Bureau of Statistics report on Nigeria’s demographics, using data from the National Population Commission. The study showed that Nigeria’s population grew from 186.1 million to 201.1 …

Saskatchewan. ranks 9th out of 10 provinces for population growth over the past 5 years according to StatsCan
While Canada’s population has continued to grow at the fastest rate of any G7 country in recent years, Saskatchewan’s growth rate was low compared to other provinces, according to Statistics Canada census data. published on Wednesday. the new census numbers cover Canada’s population growth between 2016 and 2021. Saskatchewan ranked ninth out of 10 provinces …

Regina lags nearly all major Canadian cities in downtown population growth: census
The population of downtown Regina has decreased by 1.2% between 2016 and 2021, according to recently released census data. This is the second lowest downtown population growth rate of any city in Canada with a population of 100,000 or more. Red Deer, Alta., which saw its downtown population decline by 2%, was the only city …

No, India’s population growth is not a climate problem
A crowded street in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, in March 2020. Photo: Shashank Hudkar/Unsplash India’s population is now 138 crore and could overtake China by 2024 as the most populous country in the world. Some experts and political leaders have pointed to this growing population as a problem for the climate to be solved. This view confuses …

Girls’ education key to controlling Nigeria’s population growth
The National Population Commission (NPC) says Nigeria’s population growth can be effectively managed by promoting girls’ education. Margaret Edison, Director of Population Management at the NPC, spoke on Monday on ‘Good Morning Nigeria’, a program of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). She said low acceptance of contraceptives by women across the country has contributed to …

Population growth adds to the frenzy around the booming real estate market | Business premises
The Silo City US Warehouse is being converted into luxury apartments and retail space in the first phase of a plan to reuse many of the site’s historic buildings. Derek Gee/Buffalo News If being a homebuyer in Buffalo Niagara wasn’t hard enough these days, the area’s growing population means there are now even more people …

In a slowing environment, immigration is driving population growth in the United States
Overall, 2021 will be the slowest year of population growth in US history. New census data shows why: the two components of growth – gains from immigration and the number of births exceeding the number of deaths – have fallen sharply in recent years. In 2021, the population growth rate fell to an unprecedented 0.1%. …

DON MILLS: Immigrants key to population growth
Atlantic Canada’s population is finally growing after decades of slow or stagnant growth. For the first time in living memory, the population of Atlantic Canada grew faster than the Canadian population as a whole last year (1.5% versus 1%). Prince Edward Island experienced unprecedented growth of 2.8% last year alone. Even Newfoundland and Labrador, which …

Utah Economy, Booming Population Growth, But Labor Market Still Struggling | News, Sports, Jobs
Tim Vandenack, Standard Examiner Thirty new townhouses and a building housing two or three restaurants are coming to the Riverbend area north of Park Boulevard in Ogden. The area is shown here on Friday, February 12, 2021. OGDEN — Long-term labor replacement is a real concern for local economists. At the Northern Utah Business Economic …

OODA Loop – China’s population growth rate falls to lowest level in 61 years
On Monday, the National Bureau of Statistics announced that China’s population growth rate had fallen to its lowest level in six decades, with births barely exceeding the number of deaths in 2021. Over the past year, the government has made significant efforts to increase population growth and alleviate a demographic crisis, however, they have been …

Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions Real Rate Report Traces Impact of Population Growth on Law Firm Fees
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to the latest edition of Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions Annual Real Rate Report, areas of the United States that have experienced much above-average population growth in recent years (including Miami, FL and Seattle, WA) are experiencing dramatic increases in law firm hourly rates. Powered by ELM Solutions’ LegalVIEW data warehouse – the world’s …

Finland saw an increase in births, but immigration drove population growth in 2021
THE NUMBER births rose by 3,120 to 49,583 in Finland in 2021, according to preliminary data published Thursday by Statistics Finland. Although the number of births was 7,760 fewer than deaths, the population increased by nearly 16,000 to 5,549,599, as the number of immigrants uncharacteristically exceeded that of emigrants – by more than 22,000. The …
African countries must slow population growth to prevent famine – The Durango Herald
I had the good fortune to visit five of the 54 countries in Africa. Each left me with a strong image. When I think of Cairo, Egypt, I think of a man driving a donkey cart with his wife sitting inside. After he moved beside the cart to help his wife down, I realized from …

Population growth, famine do not threaten disasters | LETTER
In response to letters criticizing Review-Journal columnist Victor Joecks’ recent article urging people to have more children: The world population growth rate, which is currently 1%, has been declining since 1988. Population scientists predict that world growth will be zero by the end of the century, if not sooner. These reductions in growth are most …

Despite Beijing’s baby-booster, China’s population growth hits new low
WASHINGTON- Over the past 10 years, changes in China’s domestic policies have led to a growing sense of demographic urgency. A strictly enforced one-child mandate was replaced by a two-child option in some cases (2013), which morphed into two children for all (2016), which transitioned to the current government push for three children (2021). But …