2026 World Population Data Sheet
By murdinola
Area of Expertise: Population Dynamics and Planning
How High Temperatures Are Changing Who Gets Born
Hotter weather shifts the balance of births toward fewer males than usual. This matters for maternal health, gender inequality, and the makeup of populations.
Demographers Are Changing How We Understand Infectious Disease
New research shows how age, place, and social patterns drive the spread and death toll of flu, HIV, and COVID-19
Shreya Arora
U.S. Population Growth Is Slowing to Near Zero
By asoares
An immigration cliff—combined with fertility declines and population aging—places the United States closer to the demographic experience of Europe.
Are Millennials Really the Bridge to a More Integrated America?
By asoares
New research finds Millennial adults do live in less segregated neighborhoods than past generations—but progress has been mixed, and diversity does not always mean true integration.
U.S. Population Growth Slowed Dramatically in 2025 as Immigration Dropped, New Data Shows
By asoares
International migration fell 54%, leading to nation’s slowest rate of growth since 2021. Among states, South Carolina grew fastest.
Five Facts and Trends We’re Watching in 2026
By asoares
Care, the future of work and AI, and other themes we’re keeping an eye on in the new year
Legal Aid for Evicted Tenants Shows Health Benefits, but Many Still Go Without Lawyers
By Julia Greene
Despite broad eligibility, tenants are still only half as likely as landlords to have legal representation under Washington State’s Right to Counsel program, a new study finds.
Key Indicators for Student and Faculty Data for Higher Education Data Management: East African Community
By Julia Greene
Higher education data management covers a broad range of information, including students, faculty, other staff, research and development, facilities, and financial resources.