
Resource Library
Good decisions require good data and information. Search the Resource Library for data and policy products on population, health, and environment issues. Browse collections, explore policy briefs, watch videos, and put the data in context.

In Dakar, a New Generation Steps Forward to Lead Their Countries’ Development
Supporting localization isn’t about stepping back—it’s about showing up differently. In Dakar, we witnessed what’s possible when we stop talking about youth leadership and start listening to it.

Rethinking Power and Partnership in the SRHR Sector: Lessons From the TIME Initiative
The TIME Initiative sparked a conversation that must continue—not only inside our organizations, but also in our partner countries.
New PRB Scorecard Shows Only 16 States and DC Protect Access to Contraceptives
‘State of Access’ reveals patchwork of contraceptive access across the US, with 16 states actively restrictive
PDF. The 2025 Appalachian Regional Commission Chartbook

Project: Appalachia: Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends
New Data Reveal Appalachia’s Economic Improvements, Key Vulnerabilities Compared to the Rest of the U.S. Economy
Report from ARC and PRB finds decreased unemployment, increased labor force participation, and higher homeownership in Appalachia—but the Region still lags behind the U.S. in population and income growth, as well as post-secondary education attainment.

Project: Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC)
Collaborating for Action on the Future of Demographic and Health Surveys Meeting Report
This convening held on May 7-8, 2025, brought together key stakeholders—including leaders from National Statistical Offices, donor organizations, partner organizations, and data user groups—to identify opportunities and priorities for collaboration to protect current data and preserve ongoing data collection activities.

Data Collection and Access, Cognitive Health, Fertility Plans, Aging, and Family Instability Highlighted at the 2025 PAA Conference
The conference offered researchers and practitioners a platform to discuss new work in 272 sessions and hundreds of poster presentations.

What Demographers Saw Coming: The Largest Graduating Class in U.S. History
A milestone class, a demographic forecast come true — here’s what the numbers say about the Class of 2025.

New Report on U.S. Children’s Well-Being Shows Signs of Recovery—but Gaps Remain
While many economic measures are looking up, key health and education indicators are backsliding, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book

Bobby Jefferson Named Chair of PRB’s Board of Trustees
Veteran technology and global health leader will help guide PRB’s strategy to harness data to improve lives around the world.