Progress Stalled
What if improving life expectancy isn’t guaranteed?
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Young Adults Have the Same Dreams as Their Parents. The Path There Looks Nothing Like It.
A Q&A With Rob Crosnoe and Shannon Cavanagh, authors of The Journey into Adulthood in Uncertain Times
Beyond Residents and Tourists: ‘Kankei Jinkou’ and Japan’s Response to Depopulation
The future of communities may depend less on how many residents they have—and more on how many people they can meaningfully connect with.
Immigration Is Saving Fewer U.S. Counties From Population Loss
Without immigration as a buffer, the U.S. population could begin shrinking in 2033, the CBO projects.
A New Tool Helps African Countries Budget for Demographic Change
Mali’s experience with Budgeting Sensitive to Demographic Dividend
From Research to Policy: Why the NTA Africa Conference Matters Now
Conditions for policy change will be shaped at the annual meeting in Saly, Senegal.
Researchers Mobilize to Defend America’s Public Data Infrastructure
At the 2026 PAA Annual Meeting, researchers and data advocates warned of mounting threats to federal statistics—and shared practical ways to respond.
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.
Are Americans ‘Underbabied’?
Earlier this month, Dr. Mehmet Oz introduced a new demographic buzzword into the public conversation. Is there any truth to this concern?
Creating Collective Meaning in a Changing World
Why creating learning spaces has become essential for shaping public policy