The United Nations recently released an update on the 2050 world population estimates. While there is some degree of uncertainty with such numbers, here is a glimpse at the new possible reality:
- The population will increase by 1 billion people in the next 15 years.
- The population will increase to 9.7 billion by 2050.
- More than half of the growth between now and 2050 will occur in Africa.
- Europe will experience a shrinking population.
- The population of India will surpass that of China.
- The volume of international migration will remain high with the top net receivers of international migrants being the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, the Russian Federation and Italy.
- The countries projected to have net emigration of more than 100,000 annually include India, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and Mexico.
- The median age of the population will increase from 30 to 36.
Let’s not wait until 2050 to then consider strategy and change. Now is the time to plan. Now is the time to adjust. Now is the time to change. It’s a Kingdom stewardship thing.
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Mark Snowden was my guest last week on Strike the Match. Check out our conversation on orality and disciple making in the United States. iTunes | Android | RSS