As the global population grows, it will not do so equally everywhere. This map explores population growth—and decline.

The pontiff made a four-nation Asia Pacific tour last year – the longest trip of his papacy that included Indonesia, Papua ...

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Due to the young population, population growth in the Asia-Pacific regions is driven by high fertility rates among the Muslim population. Additionally, the young population here is entering the ...