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.
Positive net migration and natural change will drive population growth in New Zealand from 2021 to 2040. Ageing will rise and shape demographics as quality healthcare and living standards boost the 65+ population. Improvements in city infrastructure…
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…
Population growth in Australia will be driven by positive natural change and net migration. The country has an immigration policy focused on economic development, attracting skilled workers to cities. The rise in live births will support spending in…
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…
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…
New Zealand's population growth is expected to continue, driven by rising immigration and life expectancy. An aging population brings challenges, with an increased old-age dependency ratio predicted. The housing market is seeing declining property…
The Australian population is expected to increase over 2022 and 2040, driven primarily by immigration, increasing life expectancies and to a lesser extent, stable birth rates. Single households will continue growing, presenting opportunities for…
Ageing, urbanisation and migration remain the major drivers shaping the global population. The number of seniors worldwide was increasing in 2022 and is expected to continue growing to 2040. The number of births is declining globally due to falling…
Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…
Cities are hubs for spending, with 80% of expenditure expected to be generated by urban areas in 2023. Spending growth in 2023 will, however, be sluggish, as cost of living challenges force consumers to be more conservative in their expenditure. Over…