Social Security’s Reserves Could Be Depleted in the Next Decade—Demographics Are a Big Reason Why
Much of this was foreseeable, yet Social Security has not had a major overhaul in over four decades.
News & Insights Type: Insights
When Births Fall, Readiness Can’t
At the PAA Annual Meeting, global data experts discussed progress and the work ahead to build a sustainable survey system
Supportive Budgeting Policies Can Make Africa’s Growing Population a Powerful Engine for Economic Development
How smart budgeting can harness the demographic dividend
Counting on Administrative Records
What we know (and don’t) ahead of the 2030 Census
Charting a Path Forward for the Demographic and Health Surveys Program
At the PAA Annual Meeting, global data experts discussed progress and the work ahead to build a sustainable survey system
Unlocking Africa’s Future
How smart budgeting can harness the demographic dividend
Pulling Back the Curtain on Migration Trends
Contrary to common narratives, the percentage of international migrants among the world’s population has remained relatively stable—and small—for decades.
Progress Stalled
What if improving life expectancy isn’t guaranteed?
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.