In a speech at the "9th High-Level Conference on the International Monetary System" in Switzerland, New York Fed President John Williams stated: "Shifting
demographic trends and a slowdown in productivity are driving slower trend growth and historically low levels of real interest rates across the globe.
For a 10-year period, the population in Bulgaria has decreased by more than 416 000 people or a population of approximately the size of the Burgas District, according to data from Eurostat's analysis of
demographic trends in the EU countries.
The board last month issued a report, "The Impact of
Demographic Trends on Consumer Spending," examining the size and age distribution of the future population and projecting how spending patterns will respond to the changes.
"Allied to its improving economies, Africa's growth story is also being driven by
demographic trends and urbanisation.
Estimates are for the past and present, while projections are based on assumptions about future
demographic trends. Estimates generally use existing data collected from various sources, while projections make assumptions about what
demographic trends will be in the future.
"Improving employment markets will build on major
demographic trends -- including maturing of baby boomers, Hispanics and millennials -- to create strong growth in both owner and rental housing markets over the next decade."
In its latest report released today, Fitch Ratings said the Philippines, along with other Asian nations, exhibit divergent
demographic trends that will affect long-term sovereign rating trajectories.
The group of local experts, representatives of the Government of Tajikistan, the academia and research institutes, and national officers from UNDP and UNFPA met to discuss findings of the
Demographic Trends in Tajikistan Report developed by the local expert Mr.
The reduction in apartment size has occurred as a result of
demographic trends, unit mix and, of course, costs.
It is the largest reduction since the ministry started tracking
demographic trends in 1947, RT reported.
An understanding of
demographic trends can assist governments in targeting policies for the future and saving money for education, retirement, taxes, healthcare, distribution of natural resources, and more.