🤔 When the World’s 40 Most Populous Countries Will Hit Peak Population

Key Takeaways

• Many of the world’s largest economies have shrinking populations.
• China peaked in 2021 and Japan in 2010.
• The U.S. is not expected to peak this century due to migration into the country
• This data is based on projections made in 2024, and these estimates can change significantly based on births, deaths, and net migration.

Africa: The Next Growth Story?

Many African countries—like Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the DRC—are still decades away from peaking, while most of Asia and Europe is plateauing or declining.

This will redefine global demand, consumption, and the future world economy.