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PRB’s experts provide answers to frequently asked questions about the 2020 Census.

Women’s decisions about family planning are complex and change over time. Understanding these shifts can help us meet women’s needs and support their goals.

Women who experienced childhood adversity are more likely to have their first child early or outside of marriage, face a greater risk of cancer than men, and are particularly vulnerable to health impacts when they are lower income.

Southern states are regarded as retirement magnets, while states in the Northeast and Midwest have among the largest proportional shares of older adults.

The list of top 10 countries with the oldest populations varies depending on whether a population is measured by age or remaining life expectancy.

Girls’ educational attainment affects the human capital of Burkina Faso’s future labor force, shaping their economic opportunities and their country’s economic growth.