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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 Memory of Bill Butz and Carl Haub

Current and former PRB staff members share their tributes to two PRB greats

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Five Facts and Trends From 2024 That You Should Know

What’s next for an aging, shrinking world?

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10 Things to Know About Privacy Protections in the 2020 Census

What data users should know about the effects of new disclosure avoidance procedures in the 2020 Census

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PRB and CREG Share Tools for Capturing the Demographic Dividend in Senegal

The Scientific Days on the Demographic Dividend and Sustainable Development aimed to develop policy recommendations to help the country capitalize on the economic potential of its young and growing population.

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How Can South Korea Respond to Its Fertility Crisis?

Korea must first address its gender issues, argues PRB President and CEO Jennifer D. Sciubba

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3 Bright Spots for Rural Appalachia—and 3 Struggles Compared to the Rest of Rural America

Rural Appalachians are more likely to have health insurance than other rural Americans, and rural counties in the region are making notable strides against poverty. But high unemployment and other challenges remain.

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PRB and Population Association of America Brief Congress on Maternal Death Crisis

Leading researchers discussed nuances in maternal mortality data in the United States—and potential policy solutions.

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Digital Access Improves in Appalachia, Bridging Rural-Urban Divide

Recent data show large improvement in digital access for the Appalachian Region—especially in rural counties—despite a lag behind the nation.

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Inaugural ACS on the Road Event Connects Texas Data Users With Census Bureau Staff

Are data users aware of all the resources offered by the American Community Survey? We went on the road in Texas to find out.

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