Hong Kong recorded fewer than 30,000 births between mid-2025 and mid-2026, a 15.6% decline, marking a record low. Despite a natural population decrease of 20,400, the total population rose by 0.3% to 7.51 million due to other demographic factors.
Hong Kong's sports industry and related sectors contributed HK$46 billion (1.5% of total) in value added at basic prices to the economy in 2024, amidst a record Olympic performance in Paris.
Australians will answer questions on gender and sexual orientation for the first time during the national census, a mandatory count of nearly 28 million people used to determine funding for public services.
The US Department of Commerce is circulating a proposed rule to remove race and sexual orientation questions and exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2030 census, raising concerns over federal funding and political representation.
A proposed census rule would exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted and omit questions on race and sexual orientation to prevent 'distortions'.
Australians across regional areas are expressing confusion and frustration ahead of the upcoming Census on August 11, citing difficulties with the default online format, lack of readily available paper forms, and delayed mail delivery.
Census 2027 population enumeration will record caste and parents' birthplace, starting August 17 in snow-bound areas of Ladakh, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, announced the city will raise its 2026 full-year economic growth forecast after a 5.1% expansion in H1 2026. This is driven by strong global AI product demand and services exports, alongside a pledge to promote yuan use. Chan cautioned on geopolitical risks and US dollar interest rates.
India's 2027 Census will be its first fully digital enumeration, deploying 30 lakh enumerators nationwide. It will occur in two phases, starting with house listing in August, and feature a self-enumeration portal. Data collected is strictly for national planning, not welfare scheme eligibility, direct benefits, voting rights, or citizenship.
Hong Kong's retail sales reached HK$33.8 billion in May, with a 10.6% increase for the first five months of the year compared to last year. This growth is attributed to economic expansion, rising labor earnings, and a continued increase in inbound visitors, including over 1 million mainland tourists during the Labour Day holiday.
As India prepares for its Census, the question of who counts as the “head of household” has revived debate over family authority, gender roles and the limits of statistical categories.
Hong Kong's exports surged by 40.8% year-on-year in May, reaching HK$611.2 billion, marking the second consecutive month of over 40% growth. This robust expansion is primarily attributed to strong global demand for AI-related electronic products, despite a trade deficit of HK$44.2 billion.
As of Tuesday, 23 Indian states and Union Territories have finished the houselisting operations (HLO) for Census 2027. Eight more are in progress, with Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Nagaland recently starting or opening self-enumeration windows. The process uses digital tools alongside traditional door-to-door visits.
A Trump administration policy banning "noise infusion" may end crucial Census Bureau data, including statistics for redistricting and policymaking. Experts warn this could make data unusable, particularly for small communities, leaving agencies with fewer details or no data at all.
England's state schools saw a drop of over 1,900 teachers this year, marking the second consecutive annual decline. The Department for Education claims progress on a pledge to recruit 6,500 additional teachers, but union leaders and researchers point to record low new entrants and question the figures.
A government panel convened to discuss the redistricting of Japan's single-member constituencies following the release of preliminary census data. The panel aims to finalize a draft revision by May next year to ensure the disparity in votes across all constituencies is less than a factor of two.
Hong Kong's retail sales increased by 8.6% year-on-year in April, reaching HK$31.4 billion. This marks the 12th consecutive month of recovery, driven by visitor arrivals and holiday spending. Sales for the first four months of 2026 are up 11.3%.
Over 500 people participated in NSW's first statewide dolphin census, aiming to gather crucial data on dolphin populations and their health. The initiative, led by Dolphin Research Australia and NSW National Parks, seeks to inform conservation decisions and highlights the connection between dolphin well-being and ocean health.
Hong Kong's exports jumped 42.9% year-on-year in April to HK$620.9 billion, driven by strong demand for AI-related electronics, though the government warns of potential clouding from the Middle East war.
A para-teacher in Jharkhand's Garhwa district is gaining attention for conducting the census on horseback. Munna Prasad Gupta uses his horse to navigate remote villages, citing fuel scarcity and difficult terrain, and has won praise from locals and officials.
أعلن "تعداد المحيطات" عن اكتشاف 1121 نوعًا بحريًا جديدًا خلال العام الماضي، بما في ذلك دودة تعيش في "قلعة زجاجية" وسمكة قرش شبحية وإسفنجة لاحمة. يهدف هذا الجهد العالمي إلى رسم خريطة الحياة البحرية وسط تحديات التغير المناخي والتلوث.
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Centre's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming Census, stating it's a policy matter for the government to assess backward classes and plan welfare measures.
Census 2027's houselisting phase is active in 5 states and UTs, with enumeration ongoing in 11 more. A self-enumeration portal is available in Ladakh and other regions, allowing digital participation. This exercise is crucial for national development and resource planning.
Texas metro area small cities (Celina, Princeton, Melissa, Anna, Fulshear) led US growth with 15%-25% year-over-year rates, outpacing larger cities impacted by immigration crackdown, according to 2024-2025 Census estimates.
