India has a young, vast work force that is expanding as China’s ages and shrinks. But the country’s immense size also lays bare its enormous challenges.
Tag: Population
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Why China’s Shrinking Population Is a Problem for Everyone
China struggled for years to curtail its rapid population growth. Now that its population is declining, economists and others fear serious implications for China and countries around the world.
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Immigration Tripled in Top U.S. Counties Even as Many of Them Lost Population
New census data reveals where people are moving to — and from. And it reveals one exception to current trends: Manhattan.
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Who Will Take Care of Italy’s Older People? Robots, Maybe.
The Western world’s oldest population is facing a crisis of caregivers. Some are looking for a little helping, plastic, hand.
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Canada Hits Record Population Growth Through Immigration
The country grew by over 1 million people last year, almost all newcomers, as the federal government pushes more immigration to plug labor shortages.