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.
Uganda’s population will increase rapidly in 2021-2040 due to strong rates of natural increase. It will continue to be one of the youngest countries in the world due to high birth rates and low life expectancy. A huge surge in population should make…
It is important to understand how urbanisation is being driven in emerging markets, and how new suburban developments are occurring in developed markets, what changes in household types and sizes will occur, and how the modern home will evolve,…
The world is rapidly evolving due economic, political, geographic and climate changes. This is contributing to a change in consumer’s habit and behaviour as they try to keep pace with these newer developments. Deeper understanding of these changes…
Nigeria will remain the largest regional country and one of the biggest globally, as its population continues to be boosted by high levels of natural increase in 2021-2040. The country will also remain one of the youngest globally due to high birth…
Consumer Lifestyles offers valuable insights into key consumer attitudes and current thinking, and their impact on purchasing and consumption habits; quantifying behaviours, preferences and motivations and aligning them with broader trends.
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…
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…
Nigeria’s population is projected to expand by 47% between 2022 and 2040, driven by natural increase, with a median age of 21 years dominated by Gen Alpha. The ongoing urbanization is largely unplanned, resulting in the proliferation of slums and…
Natural increase will be the key driver of population expansion in Côte d’Ivoire in 2021-2040. The country will continue to be one of the youngest globally in 2040, influenced by high birth rates and low life expectancy. Urbanisation will remain…
From 2022 to 2040, South Africa's population growth will slow due to declining fertility rates, leading to childless households rising. Generation Alpha (15-30 age group) are set to overtake millennials as the most prevalent cohort. Ongoing…
Robust population expansion in Ethiopia will be determined by natural increase in 2021-2040. While ageing will speed up, more than two-thirds of the population will be aged under 40 in 2040. Longevity will climb but many health challenges will…
Positive, yet declining, rates of natural change will drive population expansion in Tanzania in 2021-2040. Ageing will accelerate but the country will remain overwhelming young in a global context due to high fertility and birth rates. Urbanisation…
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,…
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…
Population expansion in Tunisia up to 2040 will be driven by natural increase in 2021-2040, as net migration remains negative. Ageing will be a key theme, impacting consumer trends and putting more pressure on state resources. Tunisia’s appeal as a…
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…
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potential market strategies for companies in Sub-Saharan Africa amidst the current cost of living crisis. It details how companies can leverage affordability, technology, and values to cater to the…
Population growth between 2021-2040 will be driven by positive natural change, as the region remains the second most populous in the world. Ongoing urbanisation will lead to growth in major cities while placing pressure on infrastructure, creating…
Between 2021-2040, population growth in Algeria will be driven solely by positive natural change, as births continue to outweigh deaths. Net migration will remain negative, and brain drain will continue to challenge the country. Rising living…