Charted: Declining Birth Rates in the Most Populous Countries (1950-Today)

This graphic shows the annual births per 1,000 people in the world’s six most populous countries. Read more

Animation: Japan’s Aging Population

Japan’s troubling cocktail of economic stagnation, aging population, skyrocketing debt, and unprecedented action by central banks. Read more

Visualizing Global Attitudes Towards Retirement

Around the world, people have different attitudes towards what to expect in their retirement years. Does the reality match those expectations? Read more

An Investing Megatrend: How Demographics and Social Changes are Shaping the Future

As societies evolve, demographics and social change also evolve, reshaping the world and resulting in new investment opportunities. Read more

The Problem of an Aging Global Population, Shown by Country

The data behind the world’s rapidly aging population, and what it could mean for the economy and future generations of retirees. Read more

The World Population in 2100, by Country

New estimates show that world population may begin shrinking in coming years. We visualize this and how country populations will change by 2100. Read more

Visualizing the Most Populous Countries in the World

The most populous countries in the world are China, India, and the U.S—but global population trends may be shifting faster than you think. Read more

5 Undeniable Long-Term Trends Shaping Society’s Future

We can’t predict the future, but we can prepare for it. Here’s a look at 5 long-term trends that are set to transform society as we know it. Read more

Mapping the World’s Youngest and Oldest Countries

Higher life expectancies and lower fertility rates are reshaping global demographics, but vast regional differences remain. Where are the youngest and oldest countries in the world? Read more

Who Americans Spend Their Time With, by Age

Ever wondered who Americans spend the most time with? This chart assesses how many minutes per day Americans spend with different people. Read more