World Population
The World Population Program applies multi-dimensional demography to strengthen the understanding of the central role the human population plays in the global environmental system and sustainable development. The program’s researchers contribute to cutting edge science and collaborate with national and international agencies to deliver policy-relevant, high quality research.
Selected highlights
Relevance for EU migration and population policy
Many developed countries are facing challenges caused by very low birth rates and an aging population. IIASA researchers provided a systematic, multidimensional demographic analysis of the degree to which the negative economic consequences of population aging can be mitigated by changes in migration, education and labor force participation patterns.
Prospective longevity: A new vision of population aging
A new pathbreaking book by IIASA researchers offers an opportunity to rethink how we define and measure population aging to inform better policies for future societal and economic health.