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, higher birth rates, a large youth cohort, and urbanisation continue to shape India’s demographic landscape. Stronger economic performance and growing incomes influence Indian consumption patterns with more people having a…
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…
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…
Ageing, migration and generational shifts are shaping Singapore’s demographic landscape. Economic turbulence has led to more people adopting cautious consumption patterns and budgeting. The number of seniors is projected to increase substantially by…
Urbanization, longer life expectancy, and a falling birth rate are transforming Thailand's consumer landscape. Millennials and Gen Z are gaining influence, while single-person households surge. Traditional gender roles persist, impacting household…
Businesses globally face challenges in consumer markets in the short to medium term, owing to the rising cost of living and increasingly financially cautious consumers. Amidst uncertainty arise opportunities. Income and expenditure insights are…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…
Rising costs of living pose challenges globally, but companies can find opportunities in several categories, essential and discretionary, especially in underpenetrated fast-growing markets. By considering category adjacencies and focusing on value,…
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…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
Bangladesh will experience rapid population expansion in 2021-2040, driven by natural increase. Rapid ageing will be a key theme, though the country will remain younger in terms of median age than the region overall. As well as a substantial and…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
Asia Pacific’s population is set to expand in 2021-2040, driven by positive, yet declining, rates of natural change. The ageing trend is set to accelerate, impacting consumer trends, though the region will remain relatively young in terms of its…
High rates of natural increase will drive rapid population expansion in Uzbekistan in 2021-2040. Despite a stepping up of the ageing trend, Uzbekistan will continue to be a relatively young country on a regional level. Urbanisation will be swift, and…
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…
Population growth will be driven by positive natural change, as net migration continues to decline. Rising life expectancy will drive ongoing ageing, with 65+ citizens impacting consumer trends. As women increasingly focus on economic opportunities…
From 2021-2040, population growth in India will be driven by positive natural change, despite the falling birth rate. While ageing will accelerate and impact consumer trends, the country will continue to have a relatively young median age. While…
Generation Z, comprising one-fifth of the global population, is poised to wield significant consumer influence. However, their polarized behaviours toward social activism, technology, and spending present challenges for businesses. This report…
Population growth in Sri Lanka from 2021-2040 will be the result of rising life expectancy and positive natural change. Ageing will continue, with the population above 65 rising, while under 14s decline. Despite population growth, negative net…
This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…