Interactive. World Population Digital Visualization 2014
PRB’s Digital Visualization highlights key global demographic trends. Explore current and projected population by region and country.
Area of Expertise: Population Dynamics and Planning
Deciphering the Demography of Myanmar
By asoares
(2014) Myanmar (known as Burma until May 1989) is back in the news, especially as it has recently made great strides toward a more democratic regime.
‘Youth Unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa’, Interview With David Lam
(August 2014) Policymakers in many low-income countries seek to reduce economic inequality and poverty and improve lives through increased economic growth. Many economists and demographers point to the demographic dividend as a way for these countries to achieve accelerated economic growth.
Understanding Population Projections: Assumptions Behind the Numbers
Policymakers and program planners rely on population projections to assess future demand for resources such as food, water, and energy, as well as services such as health and education.
Policy Brief. Understanding Population Projections: Assumptions Behind the Numbers (2014)
Policymakers and program planners rely on population projections to assess future demand for resources such as food, water, and energy, as well as services such as health and education.
Understanding Population Projections Infographic
(2014) This infographic uses three main projections produced by the UN Population Division to illustrate how assumptions can produce significantly different results over time.
Harnessing a Demographic Dividend in Sub-Saharan Africa Infographic
This infographic explains the demographic dividend, highlighting how changes in population structures, especially through investments in family planning, can significantly affect economic growth in sub-Saharan African countries.
2014 World Population Data Sheet Digital Visualization
Rapport. Mutilations génitales féminines et excision : données et tendances (2014)
(juin 2014) Selon les estimations, de 100 millions à 140 millions de jeunes filles et de femmes dans le monde ont subi une mutilation génitale féminine ou une excision (MGF/E), et plus de 3 millions de filles courent le risque d’être excises chaque année sur le seul continent africain.
Mutilations génitales féminines et excision : données et tendances – mise à jour 2014
(juin 2014) Selon les estimations, de 100 millions à 140 millions de jeunes filles et de femmes dans le monde ont subi une mutilation génitale féminine ou une excision (MGF/E), et plus de 3 millions de filles courent le risque d’être excises chaque année sur le seul continent africain.