Some places have more men, others more women—but why? A look at gender ratios across the U.S. and Canada and the economic and social forces behind them.
Read more: Where Men Outnumber Women—and Vice Versa in the U.S. and Canada
Marriage is no longer the default in many European countries. See where births outside marriage are most common, how trends are shifting, and what the future may hold.
Read more: Births Outside Marriage in Europe: Trends, Changes, and the Future
In 1900, reaching 65 was a rare achievement. Today, most of us will celebrate our 65th birthday and beyond. But this remarkable change hasn’t happened equally for everyone – here’s what our maps reveal about who lives longer, where, and why.
Read more: Living Past 65: How Life Expectancy Differs for Men and Women Around the World
Dive into the evolving landscape of U.S. population distribution over the past century, highlighting areas of persistent growth and decline, and consider the implications for the future.
Read more: Tracing the Shifts: U.S. Population Changes Across the Decades
Dive into Europe’s evolving urban landscape with interactive visualizations and up-to-date population insights.
Read more: Exploring Europe’s Urban Landscape
The UK map shows where Millennials outnumber Baby Boomers—and why it matters. Explore the population trends behind this generational geography.
Read more: Which areas of the UK have more millennials?
Generations ago, it was common to marry young and start a family soon after. Today, many women delay motherhood into their 30s. What changed—and what does it mean?
Read more: Mean age of women at birth of the first childResidents of Eastern Europe have the same life expectancy as the inhabitants of some African countries. Reddit user: BuddyWudd Countries
Read more: Life Expectancy in Europe
Reddit user: trinitronbx, Data worldbank.org European countries with the highest mortality rate among men under the age of 65: 1.
Read more: Percentage of male population dying before the age of 65 in Europe
Biologically, a healthy woman could give birth to over 15 kids if she married early enough and did not try to evade pregnancy. Historically, human societies have never tried to raise fertility but have restricted it through access to marriage.
Read more: The fertility rate across Europe
Los Angeles County is the first in the country to reach 10 million inhabitants. If the Los Angeles five-county area were a state, it would exceed all states in total population size except California, Texas, New York, and Florida. The County of Los Angeles alone would be the 7th most populated state.
Read more: US subdivisions, equivalent population to Los Angeles County
Europe’s demographic future is set for major shifts by 2100. While some countries will experience population growth, others face steep declines. What’s causing these changes, and how are governments responding? Find out in this in-depth analysis.
Read more: Europe’s Population in 2100: Growth, Decline, and the Future of the Continent
UK population aged 65 and over local authority (1996 – 2036) UK population aged 85 and over by local authority
Read more: UK population aged 65 and over, aged 85 and over by local authority (1996 – 2036)