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What is the projected global population by 2050?
What is the projected global population by 2050?
What percentage of global electricity generation is expected to come from renewable energy by 2050?
What percentage of global electricity generation is expected to come from renewable energy by 2050?
What is the projected increase in global food demand by 2050?
What is the projected increase in global food demand by 2050?
What is the projected rise in sea levels by 2050?
What is the projected rise in sea levels by 2050?
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What percentage of new car sales is expected to be electric vehicles by 2050?
What percentage of new car sales is expected to be electric vehicles by 2050?
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What is the projected growth of the global economy by 2050?
What is the projected growth of the global economy by 2050?
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Study Notes
Demographic Projections
- The world's population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, up from 7.9 billion in 2020 (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs)
- The majority of population growth will occur in Asia and Africa
- The global population is expected to be 52% urban and 48% rural by 2050
Climate Change
- The IPCC warns that global temperatures will rise by 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise
- Sea levels are projected to rise by 5-15 cm by 2050, threatening coastal ecosystems and human settlements
Food Security
- The global food demand is expected to increase by 70% by 2050, driven by population growth and changing diets
- The world will need to produce 70% more food by 2050 to meet demand, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Energy
- Renewable energy is expected to account for 60% of global electricity generation by 2050, up from 25% in 2019
- Electric vehicles are projected to make up 30% of new car sales by 2050, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation
Economy and Technology
- The global economy is projected to grow by 130% by 2050, driven by emerging markets and technological advancements
- Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are expected to transform industries and societies by 2050
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Explore the projected trends and challenges of the next three decades, including population growth, climate change, food security, energy transformation, and economic development. Discover the key statistics and predictions that will shape our future.
