The article discusses significant demographic changes globally over the past century, highlighting a shift towards Asia and Africa while noting a decline in the proportion of people of European descent. It notes that in 1926, the world had approximately 2 billion people, compared to 8.3 billion today. The piece emphasizes that racial categories have become less distinct due to globalization and migration, though genetic similarities among humans are noted. It provides estimates suggesting Asians now constitute a majority of the global population, with China and India leading growth. Africans have seen their share double since 1926, driven by high birth rates, and are projected to double again by 2050. Europeans, particularly those of white European ancestry, are described as declining in numbers, making up only about 9% of the global population by 2025, down from 36% in 1900. The article also mentions Latin America’s mixed heritage and indigenous populations remaining at lower percentages.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames demographic shifts as a natural progression toward greater diversity and challenges to traditional European dominance, using terms like 'global minority' and 'being replaced.' While it presents data objectively, the emphasis on the decline of European populations and the rise of '
