#demographics

#demographics

Gambling in the UK isn't just a pastime - it's a cultural fixture that touches millions of people across different age groups and regions. Whether it's buying a lottery ticket, placing a sports bet, or trying luck online, betting habits offer insight into how people spend their leisure time and how the industry is evolving under changing technology and regulation. Participation trends across the country

China's birth rate fell last year to its lowest level since 1949, highlighting a deepening demographic struggle for Beijing even as officials roll out new subsidies to encourage couples to have more children. The number of births per 1,000 people dropped to 5.6, the lowest since at least the founding of the People's Republic, according to data released by the National Statistics Bureau on Monday (Jan. 19). The number of newborns decreased 1.6 million, the most since 2020, to 7.9 million.

But there was one challenge: She wasn't interested in dating, marriage, or partnering up. So, she came up with an idea for an unusual present to give herself. "For my 39th birthday, I bought a vial of donor sperm," says Terry, who lives in Nashville, Tenn., and works at a top management consulting firm. She started the process of having a baby via in vitro fertilization, or IVF, soon after.

This data reaffirms that single-player games are absolutely still viable--and sought-after--in the live-service-dominated landscape,

Respondents between the ages of 18 and 44 were the most likely to say 5G improves their digital experiences, agreeing with the sentiment at a rate of 67%. Those ages 45 to 64 agreed at a rate of 61% while those 65 and older agreed at a rate of 49%. The report also separated results by income. Respondents who earned at least 200% of the median income reported a benefit from 5G at a rate of 69%.

One of the key reasons: homeownership. DINKS may have higher household incomes and more advanced degrees, but they own fewer homes, resulting in less equity. Having kids often push couples into homeownership: 71% of DINKs own a home, compared with 79% of dual-income couples with kids. Age is also an important factor, as people tend to accumulate more wealth as they grow older.

Fianna Fáil is facing a "demographic cliff edge" and isn't "even trying" to attract younger voters, according to the Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher.

A key factor driving the rise in mortgage-free homeownership is demographics. Older homeowners are more likely to be mortgage-free, and as Americans live longer and the massive baby boomer generation ages into their senior years, the U.S. population has skewed older-pushing up the share of homeowners without mortgages. According to ResiClub 's analysis, 54% of the 35 million U.S. homeowners who are mortgage-free are 65 years old or older.

Corporations will have to pay a $100,000 fee to apply for H-1B visas, a pathway for skilled foreigners to join U.S. employment ranks, the president announced - up from $2,500. Trump also directed the Labor Department to revise pay requirements for these workers who, in some cases, are underpaid relative to U.S. workers. What they're saying: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said it won't be "economic anymore" for companies to rely on H-1B visa - incentivizing them to lean on American workers instead.

After spending four years with their heads in the books, recent college graduates may want a change of scenery once they toss their caps. But in some cases, it might be best to stay put. Research firm RentCafe analyzed 122 metros with populations over 300,000 and ranked the best metros for Gen Z graduates. Each metro was ranked based on six weighted metrics related to Gen Z population, job growth, and other factors related to livability.

Peak population is coming for all of us. Sensible measures can respond to the strains imposed by smaller families, but cultural norms matter as much as policy outcomes. While Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was undoubtedly the main attraction at Jackson Hole, there were other weighty issues on the table. The role of men and societal values in declining fertility was among them. Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin told the Fed's conference in Wyoming that it's important not to overlook tradition when explaining low fertility.

New figures revealed by the consumer researchers NeilsonIQ show Gen X consumers will spend $15.2 trillion (around £11.28 trillion) this year worldwide, eclipsing the Baby Boomers' $13.5 trillion (£10.02 trillion). In fact, Baby Boomers are also likely to be outspent by Millennials (people born between 1981 and 1996) this year. Millennials' spending could reach $14.7 trillion (£10.91 trillion), knocking Boomers into third place.

Why it matters: The report highlights the historic rise in unauthorized immigrants during President Biden's first two years in office, fueling the backlash that helped Donald Trump's return to the White House as Latinos in South Texas began moving to the GOP. Polls showed that Latinos who said they support building a border wall and deporting all undocumented immigrants jumped by at least 10 points since 2021, after the significant increase in unauthorized immigrants began.

The dramatic decline in the pool of available males for military service is also causing a shortfall in the number of officers and could result in operational difficulty if it continues.

The population of Japan went down by more than 900,000 people in 2024, marking an all-time high decline since records began in 1968. This represents the 16th consecutive year of population shrinkage, leaving Japan with a total of 124.3 million people.

HGTV's viewership has decreased by half over the past eight years, leading to the cancellation of multiple shows, particularly in the 18 to 49 age demographic.

Influencers have evolved from an Instagram fad to a bona fide profession, marketing strategy, and new class of celebrity, underscoring their growing impact on various cultural sectors.

The EU population grew by almost 1.1 million in 2024, reaching an estimated 450.4 million residents on January 1st 2025, according to Eurostat.

Data from the Office for National Statistics indicated that 33.7% of men aged 20-34 in the UK lived with their parents in 2024, compared to 22.1% of women.

The 'transgender tipping point' of 2014, where trans visibility surged, now appears to be reversing with increased restrictions and bans on gender-affirming care.

"The immediate downward trend is largely due to the drop in mortality caused by COVID-19 - accounting for 60 percent of the decrease, according to a joint study by the Direction de la recherche, des études, de l'évaluation et des statistiques (DREES) and others."

In 2024, the average 'ideal number of children' per family in France is 2.3, decreasing from 2.7 in 1998, indicating a shift in family size preferences.