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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Statistical Modeling
  • Population Studies

Background:

  • Deterministic population projections are common but lack uncertainty quantification.
  • Probabilistic projections are crucial for robust planning and research.
  • Existing UN variants may misrepresent uncertainty for specific demographic groups and country types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a Bayesian method for probabilistic population projections globally.
  • To provide more accurate uncertainty estimates for future population figures.
  • To assess the accuracy and calibration of the proposed method against historical data.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Bayesian hierarchical models and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) for probabilistic projection of fertility and life expectancy.
  • Integrated projected rates into a cohort-component model for comprehensive population projections.
  • Validated the method using out-of-sample prediction from 1950-1990 to 1990-2010.

Main Results:

  • The Bayesian method demonstrated reasonable accuracy and calibration for the validation period.
  • Current UN variants underestimate uncertainty for the oldest old from 2050 and for high-fertility nations.
  • UN variants overstate uncertainty for low-fertility European countries with recovering birth rates.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed Bayesian approach offers improved uncertainty assessment for population projections.
  • Significant declines in the potential support ratio are projected globally in the coming decades.
  • The method provides a more nuanced understanding of future population dynamics across diverse countries.