
Resources
At a Glance – Demographics Futures Thematic Fund
Resource date: Jun 2025
Publisher: UNFPA
Resources
Resource date: Jun 2025
Publisher: UNFPA
Why invest in the Demographic Futures Thematic Fund? Despite its importance, funding for population data is declining, threatening our ability to plan for demographic change. An estimated $75 million per year is needed through 2030 to modernise censuses, advance Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems, and cultivate a new generation of population data experts. UNFPA is the UN’s lead agency on population dynamics, with over 50 years of experience; operations in 150 countries; and a proven track record of working with governments and partners on demographic challenges. Investing in demographic foresight is preventive action—helping countries avoid future fiscal strain, social instability and underutilized human potential. It enables governments to plan smarter, spend better and grow inclusively. UNFPA provides technical expertise, strong country presence, and a vision for people-centred, data-driven development.