Demographics

China’s population shrinks for first time in over 60 years
China’s population fell last year for the first time since 1961 when the country struggled with a devastating famine.
Published On 17 Jan 2023
California county considers secession to become new US state
San Bernandino County is set to review the long-shot proposal in response to voter frustration with state lawmakers.
Published On 16 Dec 2022
Democrats vote to shake up 2024 presidential nomination process
South Carolina will likely lead the Democrats’ presidential nomination, a departure from the traditional start in Iowa.
Published On 2 Dec 2022
Population growth slows in India as world reaches eight billion
India will still become the world’s most populous country next year, according to UN estimates.
Published On 15 Nov 2022

The foreign minister of Cyprus on whether the island needs further assistance from the international community.

New census figures show that Catholics outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the first time ever.

Thousands of mourners were in attendance, including government officials to schoolmates of victims and others.

Statistics Canada warns Canada’s rapidly ageing workforce is one of factors behind labour shortages in some industries.

Undercounting could affect federal funding, political representation for Black, Latino and other minority communities.

China is facing a demographic time bomb that threatens to upend President Xi Jinping’s economic plans.

China’s economy faces challenges from falling birth rates and income inequality to opportunity gaps.

As China allows married couples to have up to three children, boosting birth rates could collide with living costs.

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