Standardised coverage and timely analysis of the future direction...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis of the future direction of key demographic indicators on themes such as age, urbanisation, ethnicity and migration.
Population expansion, a high birth rate, a large youth cohort and urbanisation continue to shape Indonesia’s demographic landscape. The cultural inclination to save and budget influences consumer spending patterns, while the expanding middle class…
Depopulation in Japan from 2021-2040 results from negative natural change, with positive net migration unable to reverse this trend. A quality healthcare system and living standards drive ongoing ageing, with a significant 65+ population shaping…
By 2040, Japan's market will tilt toward elderly, childless households due to falling fertility rates and an aging populace, with Gen X reigning supreme. Despite a relatively low inflation rate, a quarter of Japanese consumers are driven by bargain…
Kazakhstan’s population will experience rapid growth in 2021-2040 driven solely by elevated rates of natural increase. Despite the brisk expansion of older age cohorts, the country will get younger in terms of median age over the timeframe as…
Rapid population expansion in Laos in 2021-2040 will be driven solely by positive rates of natural increase. Ageing will accelerate in the future, even though Laos will remain relatively young in a regional context due to its comparatively high birth…
Swift population expansion in Malaysia in 2021-2040 will be mainly driven by natural increase, though positive net migration after 2022 will also contribute. Ageing will be a key theme, affecting consumer trends and putting further pressure on the…
Population expansion, higher birth rates, large youth cohort, migration and urbanisation continue to shape Malaysia’s demographic landscape. Cultural inclination to save and budget influence consumer spending patterns, while expanding middle class…
Rapid population expansion in 2021-2040 will be driven by natural increase. The ageing trend will accelerate; however, Myanmar will remain relatively young in a regional context and if prepared it could take advantage of a demographic dividend over…
After decades of low inflation, economies, companies and consumers worldwide struggle to cope with the surging cost-of-living crisis. While the costs are proliferating, the expansion in remuneration is slow. This squeeze on living standards leads to…
Due to changing global demographics and unfolding financial and environmental concerns, consumption patterns have been evolving over the recent years, accelerating the shift towards more budget-conscious and eco-aware shopping. As changing consumer…