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Demographics
Demographic data show factors such as age, race and gender in a society.
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Why Malawi presidential hopefuls pick female running mates
For the first time in Malawi's political history, multiple presidential candidates have chosen women as running mates.
China's emerging robot industry seeks new markets overseas
Chinese robots may not be at the cutting edge, but they are catching up with the rest of the world at light speed.
Germany to raise 'mothers' pension'
The CSU has pushed the promised raise of pension payments for older mothers. Critics say it's a waste of money.
Why the birth rate in Germany continues to nosedive
Women in Germany are having just 1.35 children on average — a record low level.
German nursing homes see cost for care explode
Long-term nursing care is becoming unaffordable in Germany. What can be done to help older people pay for their care?
What if African countries integrated their economies?
Africa's 54 countries have 20% of the global population but under 3% of global GDP. But what about the future?
How Iran's economy suffers from war with Israel
After the ceasfire between Iran and Israel, more Iranians are coming back to Teheran, where life is far from normal.
Japan sees record drop in population
The country's non-foreign population dropped by nearly 900,000 — an unprecedented fall.
A united African economy: The impossible dream?
Despite having almost 20% of the global population, Africa accounts for less than 3% of global GDP. Will this change?
South Korea records birth rate rise
For the first time in nine years, the country has reported a birth rate increase.
German election results explained in graphics
Here’s a look at how Germans cast their ballot, party wins and losses, voter demographics and possible coalitions.
Japan's elderly face loneliness
An estimated 20% of elderly Japanese will live alone by 2050, presenting challenges for social services.
Germany's economic dilemma: spend or save?
Germany faces a tough economic dilemma: balancing public investment with strict fiscal discipline.
The demographic groups that propelled Trump to presidency
A lukewarm response from traditional Democrat voters to Kamala Harris has helped put Donald Trump in the White House.
US election: Why some Latinos reject voting demographics
Though Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to win over Latinos, some reject being grouped as a voting demographic.
German birth rate drops rapidly, new report says
A new report estimates almost 80,000 fewer children were born in 2022 and 2023 than would have been expected.
Harris, Trump and shifting demographics in the US election
In the US election, roughly 244 million people are eligible to vote. What demographic groups make up this population?
China to raise retirement age amid demographic crisis
With fewer working age people to support pensions, China is set to gradually raise its retirement age.
South Korea: How babies out of wedlock break tradition
Even with South Korea's birthrate hitting record lows, many older Koreans are horrified at the idea of a single parent.
New Zealand: Emigration soars amid economic woes
Population growth in New Zealand has almost stagnated owing to high emigration rates, new statistics show.
Germany: Births, marriages hit lowest level since 2013
The number of births and weddings in Germany fell to its lowest level in years in 2023, especially in the east.
German society seeks alternatives to family
The German government plans a legal mechanism for people in non-romantic relationships.
The more fertile you are, the sooner you may die — study
The genes that boost fertility mean you're more likely to die younger, according to a new study.
Changing demographics and the impact on our future
Housing India's elderly, training Africa's young population and reviving Spanish villages with immigrants.
China: More young people reject marriage
High youth unemployment and financial stress are keeping young people from choosing to marry and start families.
Aging India sees boom in senior living
As more Indians enter retirement, there is a growing demand for living facilities catering to their needs.
Demographic change: What will the future bring?
How will a growing global population accompanied by low birth rates in some regions affect our future?
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?
The financial crisis no one is fixing
Shortfalls in public finances are threatening to upend the way our societies are organized.
Shortage of engineers, scientists threatens German industry
To remain an industrial powerhouse, the country is courting skilled labor from other countries.
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.
Population growth: How many people are too many?
We look at global population trends and ask: what are governments doing to tackle the challenges of demographic change?
Japan's population problem forces changes to social security
Japan has a shrinking pool of young workers to fund retirement and healthcare.
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.
Indian Parsis try to turn around demographic decline
Some Parsis say the demographic problem is rooted in traditional definitions of Parsi identity that exclude women.
Germany: More young people moving away from home
Newly released statistics show roughly a third of young Germans moved out of their parents' homes in 2021.
Germany: Number of young people falls to record low
People aged 15 to 24 have never made such a small share of Germany's population.
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.
Kashmir: Migrant worker killings spur exodus, halt industry
Business owners fear a sizable reduction in output, after many migrant laborers fled amid a series of targeted killings.
Kashmir: Minority killings increase amid demographic tension
Kashmiri Hindus say they are being pressured with violence to leave the Muslim-majority region.
Youth's lack of political power jeopardizes Germany
Older voters decide Germany's political future and that's an imminent danger for the country, writes DW's Astrid Prange.
German election demographics
Germany's electorate is aging and shrinking. What will that mean for the German parliament in the post-Merkel era?
Social experiment brings young and old together
Migration and demographic change are transforming societies worldwide. A German documentary film offers a vision.
A coronavirus baby boom
Birth rates usually go down in a crisis — but they are up across Europe.
How COVID-19 affects birth rates
Early data suggests the pandemic triggered both a baby boom and bust in different parts of the world.
Aging Finland seeks to attract skilled immigrants
The "happiest country on earth" has a labor shortage and desperately needs immigrants, can it open up to them?
Can the three-child policy solve China's demographic crisis?
Many Chinese women remain critical of Beijing's move to reverse the result of its decadeslong family planning policy.
China: Larger families, larger benefits?
China analyst Fraser Howie looks at how efficient China's new policy to allow three children per family might be.
Life begins (again) at 70 in Japan
Many retirees in Japan are stepping on the gas again and going back to work. The 'silver workers' are highly welcome,
DW Business – Europe
Germany agrees on global supply chain law - Life begins (again) at 70 in Japan
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