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Demographic data show factors such as age, race and gender in a society.

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Still Global Us | Demography Explainer

Still Global Us | Demography Explainer

Demographic change: What will the future bring?

Demographic change: What will the future bring?

How will a growing global population accompanied by low birth rates in some regions affect our future?

A statue of India's independence hero Subhas Chandra Bose is pictured through the India Gate in New Delhi illuminated with the colours of the Indian flag,

A statue of India's independence hero Subhas Chandra Bose is pictured through the India Gate in New Delhi illuminated with the colours of the Indian flag,

India seeks 'demographic dividend'

India seeks 'demographic dividend'

At the end of April, India officially became the world's most populous nation. Is there an economic bonus to the status?

Two young men from Poland and Bulgaria getting technical tuition from a German engineer at a metalworking education center in Saxony, Germany

Two young men from Poland and Bulgaria getting technical tuition from a German engineer at a metalworking education center in Saxony, Germany

Shortage of engineers, scientists threatens German industry

Shortage of engineers, scientists threatens German industry

To remain an industrial powerhouse, the country is courting skilled labor from other countries.

A woman holds a child, as two older children and man looking at his smartphone walk nearby

A woman holds a child, as two older children and man looking at his smartphone walk nearby

Can China's young generation reverse population decline?

Can China's young generation reverse population decline?

China's government is offering benefits for young people to start families. However, many young people are reluctant.

An old man pushes a carriage down a street in Tokyo

An old man pushes a carriage down a street in Tokyo

Japan's population problem forces changes to social security

Japan's population problem forces changes to social security

Japan has a shrinking pool of young workers to fund retirement and healthcare.

An elderly man operating a machine

An elderly man operating a machine

Germany debates raising retirement age to 70

Germany debates raising retirement age to 70

An aging population, a dramatic labor shortage and a pension pot shortfall are an explosive mix for Germany.

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Ulrich Geis and Cindy Lindemann

Ulrich Geis and Cindy Lindemann

Rolling supermarket a blessing for rural residents

Two former day care center workers have founded a startup that brings hope to remote communities with no stores left.

Film still from "Wir alle. Das Dorf" showing several people in a field of grain

Film still from "Wir alle. Das Dorf" showing several people in a field of grain

Social experiment brings young and old together

Migration and demographic change are transforming societies worldwide. A German documentary film offers a vision.