The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing rapid and significant demographic changes
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing rapid and significant demographic changes
Demographic changes in Asia and the Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region has experienced notable demographic changes over the past half century, with declining fertility and increased life expectancy, resulting in rapid population ageing, as well as more people migrating internally and internationally. These changes present significant challenges and opportunities for countries across Asia and the Pacific. Given the speed and scale of some of these changes, what happens in the region will affect global trends.
Themes
Explore the different focus areas of ESCAP pertaining to its work on demographic changes in Asia and the Pacific.
Population and development
Explore the critical intersection of population trends and development.
International migration
Track international migration trends and their impact on economic and social development.
Population ageing
Explore the scale and speed of population ageing and learn more about its economic and social impacts, as well as policies that address these impacts.
Youth and intergenerational relations
Uncover how youth and people across the life course are affected by and affect social and economic development.
Events
Expert Group Meeting and capacity-building workshop on Population Ageing in North and Central Asia: trends, policies and way forward
World Population Day 2025 in Asia and the Pacific
Expert Group Meeting on Population and Development: Population Ageing in Asia and the Pacific – Recent and future trends, implications, policies and way forward
Highlighted publications
Learn more about the latest knoweldge products by ESCAP pertaining to demographic trends, including flagship publications, policy briefs, technical reports, working papers and more.
Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2024: Assessing Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration
ESCAP population data sheet 2024
Asia-Pacific Population and Development Report 2023
Asia-Pacific report on population ageing 2022 : trends, policies and good practices regarding older persons and population ageing
Repository of policies and good practices on population ageing
Discover up-to-date information on policies on population ageing for each country or territory in Asia and the Pacific, with hyperlinks to original documents and further information. Learn more about policies on social protection and health, as relevant to population ageing. Information is drawn from members and associate members of ESCAP, as well as additional research.
E-Learning
Discover e-learning courses related to policies on population ageing. Courses are self-paced activities and comprise several modules that can also be approached individually. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued.
Latest News
ESCAP supported the Government of Maldives in the launch of a new policy on ageing
Expert Group Meeting on Population and Development: Population Ageing in Asia and the Pacific – Recent and future trends, implications, policies and way forward
Asia-Pacific region to chart bold path for migration governance
Blogs and Op-eds
Building a future-ready society so people can live long and age well
Strengthening social health protection for health coverage for all ages
