Population Geography: Tools and Issues

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Welcome to the blog for Population Geography: Tools and Issues, 4th Edition (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021)! This blog will highlight themes related to the book, and will provide readers with current news and views on population related issues.  Read on by checking out the Blog link!

Canada’s Aging Population: New Insights from Canada’s 2021 Census

May 2, 2022

On April 27, Statistics Canada released its latest tranche of data from the 2021 Census, with this release providing insight into Canada’s aging population. While Canada’s aging population is by no means unique (indeed, many countries are aging rapidly), the new data shows how fast we are aging. For instance, the share of older adults … More Canada’s Aging Population: New Insights from Canada’s 2021 Census

Ukraine’s Refugee Movement: Where does it Fit Relative to Other Refugee Flows in Europe?

March 3, 2022

It’s not hard to miss the news from Ukraine and the refugee flows that Russia’s invasion of the country has precipitated. As of March 3, the New York Times was reporting that over 1 million Ukrainians had fled the country to neighboring countries. With the war only one week old, this represented the most rapid … More Ukraine’s Refugee Movement: Where does it Fit Relative to Other Refugee Flows in Europe?

With Slow Population Growth in the US, Immigration Saves the Day

February 25, 2022

Last week I wrote about how much of Canada’s population growth can be attributed to immigration. Indeed, with historically low fertility rates, Canada relies on immigration for population and economic growth. Like Canada, population growth in the United States over the past year was also largely reliant on immigration according to data released by the … More With Slow Population Growth in the US, Immigration Saves the Day