Changing Race and Ethnicity Questions on the U.S. Census Form Reflect Evolving Views
Census questions about race and ethnicity have evolved over time, as have Americans’ views about racial and ethnic identification.
Area of Expertise: Population Dynamics and Planning
The U.S. Population Is Growing Older, and the Gender Gap in Life Expectancy Is Narrowing
The current growth of the population ages 65 and older is unprecedented in U.S. history and has important implications for policymakers.
U.S. House Seats Are Shifting South and West Based on Population Changes
The Census Bureau’s state-level population estimates for 2018 provide a window into the potential redistribution of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives when the 2020 Census numbers are released.
The U.S. Population Is Growing at the Slowest Rate Since the 1930s
The pace of U.S. population growth is slowing, according to the Census Bureau’s 2018 estimates and 2020 projections, which provide a preview of 2020 Census results.
Children Are at the Forefront of U.S. Racial and Ethnic Change
(2020) The U.S.
Aging and Health in China: What Can We Learn From the World’s Largest Population of Older People?
The United Nations projects that there will be 366 million older Chinese adults by 2050, which is substantially larger than the current total U.S. population of 331 million.
FICHE D’INFORMATION: L’application du Protocole de Maputo peut réduire les avortements non sécurisés
Le Protocole à la Charte africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples relatif aux droits des femmes en Afrique (généralement désigné « Protocole de Maputo ») a été adopté en 2003 par l’Union africaine afin de promouvoir l’égalité des droits pour les filles et les femmes.
Fact Sheet. Applying the Maputo Protocol Can Reduce Unsafe Abortions
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The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (commonly known as the Maputo Protocol) was adopted in 2003 by the African Union to uphold equal rights for girls and women.
Evidence Review. Which Policies Promote a Demographic Dividend?
(2019) The demographic dividend—the prospect for accelerated economic growth driven by a country’s maturing age structure—has captivated the attention of policymakers around the world.
Which Policies Promote a Demographic Dividend? An Evidence Review
(2019) The demographic dividend—the prospect for accelerated economic growth driven by a country’s maturing age structure—has captivated the attention of policymakers around the world.