Global Population Growth and Urbanization
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What is the projected increase in global working-age population over the forecast period?

  • 826 million (correct)
  • 1026 million
  • 926 million
  • 626 million
  • What is the anticipated urbanization rate by 2045?

  • 71%
  • 61%
  • 66% (correct)
  • 56%
  • What is the average global economic growth rate expected over the long-term?

  • 4% p.a.
  • 5% p.a.
  • 3% p.a. (correct)
  • 2% p.a.
  • What is the projected global GDP in 2045?

    <p>$270 trillion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is expected to have the highest average annual real GDP growth rate over the forecast period?

    <p>Other Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period over which global GDP is expected to almost double?

    <p>2022-2045</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prominent concern for policymakers according to the text?

    <p>Energy security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target year for international aviation to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions?

    <p>2050</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is investing heavily in electric mobility alongside Europe?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the package adopted by the European Parliament in April 2023?

    <p>Fit for 55</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of oil demand in 2023 despite economic outlook?

    <p>Resilient to downward revisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend observed in the investment strategy of major energy companies?

    <p>Shift towards oil and gas projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Outlook regarding energy policies?

    <p>A conservative approach towards assuming implementation of already-enacted energy policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a sustainable energy and economic future?

    <p>Collaboration and investment in all energy sources and technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the trend in global population growth in recent decades?

    <p>A slowing trend in population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the impact of advancements in healthcare, nutrition, and sanitation on the global population?

    <p>An increase in average age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of evaluating demographic fundamentals in the WOO’s Reference Case projections?

    <p>To help evolve the Reference Case projections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the publication that provides insights into global population prospects?

    <p>World Population Prospects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic?

    <p>It is generally considered to be in the rear view mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a central challenge for most economies in 2022 and 2023?

    <p>Inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has triggered financial tightening across the world?

    <p>Strong rises in inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has improved towards the end of 2022?

    <p>Global supply chain issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue has accelerated, along with deglobalization?

    <p>Monetary tightening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of China's zero-COVID policy in 2022?

    <p>It contributed to global supply chain issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely impact of the ongoing high interest rates on GDP growth in OECD Europe?

    <p>It will impair GDP growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is expected to re-emerge as a concern in some EU economies, particularly Italy and Greece?

    <p>Debt-related issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the forecast for interest rates in OECD Europe over the medium-term?

    <p>They will be lowered by the ECB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected GDP growth rate for OECD Europe in 2028?

    <p>1.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is expected to witness a relatively stable medium-term growth dynamic?

    <p>OECD Asia-Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of China in guiding future growth in OECD Asia-Pacific?

    <p>It is a significant customer for input goods from OECD Asian economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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