15th Amazing Statistics For 2050
15.
World Population- According to the United Nations, the current population of the world
is at 7.3 billion and is expected to grow even more.
It’s projected to reach 8.5 billion people by 2030 and by 2050, it’s expected to reach
9.7 billion.
China and India are currently the world’s two largest countries.
Each country has more than a population of 1 billion, but surprisingly India is expected
to exceed China’s population.
India’s population is projected to have 40 million total, and China is expected to
increase by 25 million people.
According to Pew Research, America is also likely to increase in size faster than East
Asian and European countries.
By 2050, the U.S is estimated to grow by 89 million people.
The Pew Research organization also predicts that Germany, Japan, and Russia will decrease
their population by 10%.
14.
Environment Forecasts- A few years ago the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development painted a depressing picture of what is happening to life on Earth if we don’t
take action to preserve nature.
At least one-third of global biodiversity has already been defunct with further loss
expected to increase by 2050.
Forecasts like these are probably well known among those who activists or aware of environmental
issues, but aside from damaging the environment, we are also killing ourselves in the process.
Let’s take this as a warning that we should try to raise awareness and be diligent in
our efforts to conserve our planet for many years to come.
13.
Animal Extinction- With climate change expecting to steer a quarter of plants and land animals
into extinction 1 in 10 plant and animals expected to be gone in the next 30 years,
research shows that if we don’t decrease emissions, this drastic action could lead
to more extinction in the next decade.
The emission of greenhouse gases, made particularly by the U.S is escalating the situation.
If humanity continues to burn coal, gas, oil at this rate, up to one-third of all life
forms will be lost by 2050.
12.
Food of the Future- The world is demanding more meat every single day, and the request
for meat and protein is estimated to increase up to 80% by 2050.
However, with such a growing market, humanity could face a protein deficit if we don’t
change our eating habits now.
Beef burgers or in-vitro could be the world’s alternative solution to meet these requirements.
Scientists first cultivated in-vitro meat back in 2013.
Researchers took muscle cells from a cow and grew it in rings inside a nutrient solution.
It costs around $385,000 to produce.
But urban farming looks very likely as green space is becoming insufficient.
11.
Vehicle Numbers- The International Transport Forum predict the global car count could reach
2.5 billion by 2050.
The market eruption in China plays a significant factor in overall vehicle population growth,
with a total of 16.8 vehicles in operation.
Currently, the world creates 87 million oil barrels per day and with 2 billion or more
cars on the planet, we would need at least 120 million bpd.
After all, transportation accounts for 23% of the globe’s greenhouse gas discharge
so if consumers keep buying cars, then vehicle use and fuel efficiency must be managed.
10.
Family Diversity- Over the past several decades America has grown ethnically, and the trend
is continuing to increase.
A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center discovered that Americans aged 18 to 29 support
interracial relationships, making it an all time high.
The Census Bureau predicts by 2050 approximately 86 million people will be of mixed race.
But surprisingly the birth for unmarried mothers have decreased for the first time in years.
The average American family is also expected to downsize as millennials are having only
one or two babies or none at all.
The number women are also increasing in the workplace, approximately 70% of mothers with
young children contribute to a major portion of the workforce.
It is also common for dads to stay home with the kids instead of staying at the office,
this surge is likely to increase in the future as well.
9.
Mental Illness and Diseases- The projection of sickness and mental illnesses are alarming
to United States health officials who say these increasing numbers call for interventions
if these numbers keep on rising.
Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in America as well as the fifth leading
cause among seniors who are 65 years or older.
By 2050, this number is estimated to double due to the aging of the population.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention also reports that by 2050 1 in 3 people could
have type 2 diabetes.
With 1 in 10 Americans with Type 2 diabetes, these numbers could also double if not triple
in the next thirty years.
8.
Food Shortages- A growing population means an increase for food and water.
The United Nation, Food, and Agriculture Organization stated to provide for a population of 9 billion
in 2050; the globe will need to expand its food productivity.
The FAO also predicts by 2050 the demand for food will lead to an additional 70 million
hectares being turned into agricultural land.
Agricultural scientists are aware of how to prevent the disastrous effects of fertilizer
use.
But this means problems when it comes to obtaining the proper education and technology to make
these changes and available for those who need it.
7.
Oldest and Youngest People- The rest of the world is graying faster than the United States.
In 2010, the global median age was expected to be people who are 37 to 40 years old in
2050.
By then the majority of people from Germany, Japan, and South Korea are estimated to be
older than fifty years old.
Plus several Latin American countries, who are younger than the United States will be
older than America by 2050.
Many countries including the United States are also expected to see the share of their
residents who are 60 or older exceed the percentage that is younger than 15 by the middle of the
century.
6.
Space Exploration- In the U.S. many Americans are hopeful and optimistic about the possibilities
of more space exploration.
Back in 2010, the Smithsonian magazine and Pew Research conducted a survey.
They found that 63% of people expected astronauts to reach Mars and 53% of Americans believed
that by 2050 ordinary citizens would be able to travel in space.
The United States government is currently developed methods and negotiating on how space
exploration should be conducted shortly.
Several space agencies are focusing on their directives and objectives and believe the
possibility of at least one manned mission to Mars is an opportunity of 2050.
5.
Minorities will be the Majority- According to the U.S. Census Bureau by 2050, the minorities
will be the majority in the United States.
The Census Bureau’s chief states that higher fertility is one factor as well as immigration.
Among those groups to rise in numbers will be the Hispanic population.
By then, it is estimated 62% of the America’s children will be minorities and of that 39
% are estimated to be Hispanic.
Native Americans are expected to rise by 2%, and Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians
are also predicted to double, from 1.1 million to 2.6 million.
Plus, many Americans identify themselves as a mixed raced, and these numbers are also
expected to double if not triple in the next several years.
4.
Ocean Loss- The World Economic Forum predicted that the planet’s oceans would be filled
with plastic packaging rather than fish by 2050.
The forums research found that 32% of plastic materials winds up in collection systems and
with the use of plastics have increased in the past 30 years; this means that the ocean’s
wildlife is threatened.
In fact, the world could face a possibility of an ocean without fish by 2050 due to the
effects of restructuring the fishing industry as well.
With many countries relying heavily on fishing to survive, there is an increase in the fishing
market but no the stock of fishing capacity.
3.
Solar Power could potentially be the globe’s biggest energy source as turning the sun’s
bright rays into power is become cheaper and readily available.
Back in 1972, it cost $75 per watt for the average consumer.
However today it’s relatively inexpensive, and by 2050, solar power could produce 27%
of the planet’s energy.
According to research conducted by the International Energy Agency, this would make it the world’s
largest source of electricity.
If this does occur in the near future, the collaboration of emissions savings could offset
about six billion tons of carbon dioxide each year.
This is roughly equal to all current carbon emission from the United States energy sector.
2.
Existing Jobs?- When most people think of 2050, they imagine robots and a futuristic
job market.
According to Oxford University economists, they believe 40% of job roles will be taken
over by automation, and the future of work will be multifaceted and fast paced.
This means future workers needs to be highly functional and adaptable in any environment.
Workers must be able to juggle two or three roles at a time, so education will play a
prominent role in aiding people to develop the proper skills.
For many businesses, this means being updated on the newest technological advances.
People need to start working better and faster in a digital environment, and it might be
a cheaper option to employ robots instead of humans.
Not only will robots be efficient when it comes to productivity but it reduces accidents
and saves time.
But then what kind of jobs will be available for humans in the future?
1.
Immortality Possibility- The thought of being immortal is something only humans can dream
of.
To evade death would be playing God and the opportunity to obtain some fountain of youth
seems like millions of years away.
Or is it?
In fact, Google’s director of engineering suggests the ability to transfer the human
mind to a computer program could be possible by 2050.
This is a phenomenon called “The Singularity” which showcases the moment when technological
advancement would have exceeded the human brainpower.