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Visualizing the Changing World Population, by Country

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9 months ago

January 10, 2023

Truman Du

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Freny Fernandes

Top 50 countries with largest population in 2050

Visualizing the Changing World Population, by Country

On average, there are 250 babies born every minute around the world. This adds up to over 130 million new human beings entering the world every year.

Then it’s no surprise that the world’s population, which now stands at a whopping 8 billion, has more than tripled since the mid-20th century.

This graphic by Truman Du uses December 2022 population data from the UN and summaries from the French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) to show the unequal rise and fall of the world’s population by 2050.

Let’s take a closer look at some of these population trends.

Most Populous Countries: 2022 vs. 2050

The Asian countries of India and China have topped the rankings of the world’s most populous countries for hundreds of years.

China currently holds the number one spot on this list. But the population of India is expected to surpass that of China’s by later this year, eventually reaching a total of 1.67 billion in 2050.

Rank	Most Populous Countries (2022)	Population (2022)	Most Populous Countries (2050)	Population (2050)
1	China	1.43B	India	1.67B
2	India	1.42B	China	1.32B
3	United States of America	338M	United States of America	375M
4	Indonesia	276M	Nigeria	375M
5	Pakistan	236M	Pakistan	366M
6	Nigeria	219M	Indonesia	317M

The United States, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Indonesia are the next most populous countries in 2022, and they are expected to hold onto these spots until 2050. However, they have a long way to go before catching up with the top two, as their combined population doesn’t add up to half that of India and China’s total.

Interestingly, it is estimated that Nigeria’s population will shoot up to 375 million by 2050, almost matching the population of the United States. In 2022, the African country’s population was just around 219 million. This expected spike is largely due to a high birth rate and booming economy, and the resultant rural-to-urban migration.

Countries with Declining Populations

While many countries will be seeing their populations boom over the next three decades, other nations such as China are expected to experience the opposite.

Country	Population (2022)	Population (2050F)
China	1.425 billion	1.316 billion
Japan	123.9 million	104.1 million
Russian Federation	144.7 million	133.4 million
Italy	59.0 million	52.4 million
Republic of Korea	51.8 million	45.9 million
Germany	83.4 million	79.1 million
Thailand	71.7 million	68.1 million
Spain	47.6 million	44.3 million

Several countries in the world are expected to see their populations decline over the next 30 years. And the main reason for this: extremely low birth rates.

South Korea, which has the world’s lowest fertility rate, is expected to see a sharp decline of almost 12% in its population as it falls to 46 million by 2050.

Changing world population trends like this can pose challenges for economies around the world, such as labor shortages, aging populations, and an increasing financial burden on younger generations.

This article was published as a part of Visual Capitalist's Creator Program, which features data-driven visuals from some of our favorite Creators around the world.

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Visualizing the Most Sought-After Entry Level Jobs in 2023

Some jobs need a degree, while others don’t. Here are the top 20 most sought-after entry level jobs with and without a degree.

Published

3 days ago

September 29, 2023

Freny Fernandes

The Most Sought-After Entry Level Jobs of 2023

In the fast-paced realm of job hunting, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. And if you are an entry-level job applicant, the pressure is a notch higher.

New entrants in any job market today compete with groundbreaking technology like ChatGPT in addition to their peers. In the United States, these applicants have to also wade through an uncertain labor market, inflation, and long lists of job requirements.

Indeed.com has identified the most sought-after entry level positions for applicants both with and without a degree in the U.S., and the year-on-year growth of these job postings.

Most Sought-After Entry-Level Jobs With a Degree

As the U.S. job market recovers from its pandemic slump, some careers are now booming. This in turn has opened up numerous opportunities for entry-level job applicants.

Rank	Job Title	Average Annual Salary	Change in Postings (2022‒2023)
1	Outside Sales Representative	$60,000	+258%
2	Transportation Coordinator	$47,500	+227%
3	Quality Auditor	$84,500	+131%
4	Accounting	$52,000	+125%
5	Tax Preparer	$67,500	+123%
6	Loan Processor	$55,000	+100%
7	Retention Specialist	$50,000	+100%
8	Network Operations Technician	$85,500	+94%
9	Mental Health Manager	$42,000	+93%
10	Speech-Language Pathologist	$60,000	+84%
11	Geotechnical Engineer	$65,000	+80%
12	Patient Access Manager	$90,000	+77%
13	HR Coordinator	$67,500	+75%
14	Lead Generation Specialist	$62,500	+73%
15	Design Coordinator	$55,000	+73%
16	Pharmaceutical Sales Representative	$74,378	+71%
17	Behavioral Therapist	$50,000	+68%
18	Special Events Coordinator	$54,000	+67%
19	IT Engineer	$92,500	+67%
20	Structural Engineer	$90,000	+63%

The demand for sales jobs multiplied this year as customer-facing businesses slowly returned to their pre-pandemic levels.

At the top of this list is the job for an Outside Sales Representative. Paying upwards of $60,000, postings for this job have grown by over 250% in a year, making it the most sought-after position for applicants with a degree.

The healthcare industry has secured its place in the top ranks too. Careers including mental health case managers, speech pathologists, behavioral therapists, and patient access managers dominate the Top 20 list.

Let’s not forget about the tech sector. While entry-level network technicians can earn upwards of $85,000 on average, while IT engineers are paid an entry package of over $90,000.

Most Sought-After Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree

Nearly 65% of the U.S. working population does not have a four-year degree. However, millions of these workers continue to be highly skilled across professions and have a shot at some of the most sought-after entry level jobs in the country.

Rank	Job Title	Average Annual Salary	Change in Postings (2022‒2023)
1	Inventory Manager	$59,000	+189%
2	Auto Body Technician	$82,500	+100%
3	Environmental Health and Safety Specialist	$65,000	+100%
4	Salon Manager	$41,000	+95%
5	Drafting Technician	$50,000	+94%
6	Business Analyst	$72,500	+82%
7	Sheet Metal Mechanic	$62,140	+67%
8	Aircraft Maintenance Technician	$57,500	+64%
9	Catering Manager	$47,500	+56%
10	Transportation/Logistics Coordinator	$62,500	+53%
11	Route Sales Representative	$50,000	+51%
12	Rental Agent	$45,520	+50%
13	Distribution Center Coordinator	$52,500	+47%
14	General Maintenance Technician	$40,650	+46%
15	Patient Care Coordinator	$43,152	+44%
16	Forestry Technician	$45,760	+43%
17	Relationship Banker	$43,576	+43%
18	Field Sales Representative	$57,018	+42%
19	Park Ranger	$45,912	+42%
20	Warehouse Receiver	$45,000	+39%

One example of this job is that of an Inventory Manager. The demand for skilled inventory managers in warehouses and companies post-pandemic has doubled the position’s job share in a year.

One of the highest paying non-degree jobs in this list—Auto Body Technician—can fetch highly-skilled entry-level workers a salary of $82,000 per year.

These jobs don’t seem to require a degree according to Indeed. However, the rising competition for these positions might give the upper edge to applicants with one, especially for jobs on the list such as Business Analyst and Relationship Banker.