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.
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…
Global consumers are struggling with the cost of living crisis, as inflation remains high while household income growth lags. Consumers are adopting recessionary habits, such as trading down and being more selective in their spending. Rather than…
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.…
Population growth in Argentina from 2021-2040 will result from positive natural change. Rising living standards and improvements in healthcare drive ageing, with growth in the senior population shaping consumer trends. Urbanisation will continue…
Rapid population growth in Bolivia in 2021-2040 will be driven by positive, yet declining, rates of natural increase. While the ageing trend will quicken, Bolivia will remain one of the younger regional countries due to relatively high birth rates…
Population growth in Brazil between 2021-2040 will result from positive natural change, as net migration declines. Rising living standards and the falling birth rate will drive ageing, placing pressure on healthcare services, while the rise in…
Brazil’s population is projected to maintain solid growth rate despite slightly contracting birth rates, largely thanks to rising life expectancy. While childless families will become more popular among Brazilians, households with children will…
Steady population expansion in Chile up to 2040 will be influenced by natural increase and after 2030, positive net migration. Ageing will be a key theme as older groups surge, transforming consumer trends. Chile will remain one of the most urbanised…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
Population growth in Colombia in 2021-2040 will be driven by positive rates of natural change. Ageing will accelerate, causing the population structure to become more top heavy, which will impact consumer trends and put more pressure on state…