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World Population Prospects

Comprehensive Tables

Series: Population Studies
( Print: July 1999 )

The 15th published estimates and projections of world population since 1951 is based on the latest research and forecasting by the United Nations. The 1998 Revision shows a devastating toll from AIDS...

The 15th published estimates and projections of world population since 1951 is based on the latest research and forecasting by the United Nations. The 1998 Revision shows a devastating toll from AIDS...


World Population Prospects

Sex and Age

Series: Population Studies
( Print: July 1999 )

This volume presents population estimates for the period 1950-1995 and projected figures for sex and age distribution for 2000-2050. Data are presented for countries with a population of at least 150...

This volume presents population estimates for the period 1950-1995 and projected figures for sex and age distribution for 2000-2050. Data are presented for countries with a population of at least 150...


World Population Prospects

Analytical Report

Series: Population Studies
( Print: October 2000 )

This volume presents the analytical report for the World Population Prospects: The 1998 Revision, the official world population estimates and projections for each of the 184 countries or areas. The...

This volume presents the analytical report for the World Population Prospects: The 1998 Revision, the official world population estimates and projections for each of the 184 countries or areas. The...


World Population Monitoring

Health and Mortality - Selected Aspects

Series: Population Studies
( Print: May 2000 )

This publication provides information on selected aspects of health and mortality covering such topics as: primary health care and the health care sector; levels and trends of mortality; child...

This publication provides information on selected aspects of health and mortality covering such topics as: primary health care and the health care sector; levels and trends of mortality; child...


Economía y Género

Bibliografía Seleccionada

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: November 2001 )

La finalidad de este trabajo es mejorar el intercambio y la difusión de información sobre género y economía. Asimismo, constituye un aporte a la investigación y análisis de los fenómenos asociados a...

La finalidad de este trabajo es mejorar el intercambio y la difusión de información sobre género y economía. Asimismo, constituye un aporte a la investigación y análisis de los fenómenos asociados a...


World Urbanization Prospects

The 1996 Revision

Series: Population Studies
( Print: August 1998 )

This publication presents estimates and projections for the period 1950-2030, of the size and growth of urban and rural populations for all countries and for all urban agglomerations that had at least...

This publication presents estimates and projections for the period 1950-2030, of the size and growth of urban and rural populations for all countries and for all urban agglomerations that had at least...


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Violence against Women in Couples

Latin America and the Caribbean - A Proposal for Measuring its Incidence and Trends

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: February 2005 )

The present document is a tool for measuring the incidence of violence against women in intimate relationships, as well as the main characteristics of the phenomenon. The first part describes how the...

The present document is a tool for measuring the incidence of violence against women in intimate relationships, as well as the main characteristics of the phenomenon. The first part describes how the...


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Violencia contra la Mujer en Relación de Pareja

América Latina y el Caribe - Una Propuesta para Medir su Magnitud y Evolución

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: October 2002 )

En la primer parte de este documento se presenta el proceso de instalación en la agenda pública internacional, regional y nacional del problema de la violencia contra la mujer. En la segunda parte se...

En la primer parte de este documento se presenta el proceso de instalación en la agenda pública internacional, regional y nacional del problema de la violencia contra la mujer. En la segunda parte se...


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Reforma de Pensiones en Colombia y la Equidad de Género, La

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: December 2002 )

Se examinan los efectos que ha tenido la reforma pensional colombiana sobre la equidad de género, así como las razones por las cuales surgió en América Latina, y en Colombia en particular, la...

Se examinan los efectos que ha tenido la reforma pensional colombiana sobre la equidad de género, así como las razones por las cuales surgió en América Latina, y en Colombia en particular, la...


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Pension Legislation and Gender Equity in Latin America

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: February 2005 )

Recent pension reforms in Latin America have not contributed to solving the problem of social security for women but have in fact, made individuals more vulnerable in terms of social safety nets. This...

Recent pension reforms in Latin America have not contributed to solving the problem of social security for women but have in fact, made individuals more vulnerable in terms of social safety nets. This...


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Legislación Previsional y Equidad de Género en América Latina

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: January 2003 )

La seguridad social de las mujeres en América Latina es un problema no resuelto. Las reformas previsionales realizadas en los últimos años tampoco han contribuido a la solución y han acentuado la...

La seguridad social de las mujeres en América Latina es un problema no resuelto. Las reformas previsionales realizadas en los últimos años tampoco han contribuido a la solución y han acentuado la...


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World Urbanization Prospects

The 2001 Revision

Series: Population Studies
( Print: June 2003 )

This publication presents estimates and projections for the period 1950-2030, on the size and growth of urban and rural populations for all countries and for all urban agglomerations that had at least...

This publication presents estimates and projections for the period 1950-2030, on the size and growth of urban and rural populations for all countries and for all urban agglomerations that had at least...


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Cinco Años de la Reforma de Pensiones en El Salvador y su Impacto en la Equidad de Género, A

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: June 2003 )

La reforma en El Salvador tuvo como propósitos modernizar el manejo del sistema de pensiones bajo la responsabilidad del sector privado y liberar al Estado de una carga fiscal que amenazaba con...

La reforma en El Salvador tuvo como propósitos modernizar el manejo del sistema de pensiones bajo la responsabilidad del sector privado y liberar al Estado de una carga fiscal que amenazaba con...


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United Nations Urban Agglomerations 2005 (Wall Chart)

Series: Population Studies
( Print: March 2007 )

The global proportion of urban population increased from a mere 13 per cent in 1900 to 29 per cent in 1950 and, reached 49 per cent in 2005. Since the world is projected to continue to urbanize, 60...

The global proportion of urban population increased from a mere 13 per cent in 1900 to 29 per cent in 1950 and, reached 49 per cent in 2005. Since the world is projected to continue to urbanize, 60...


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United Nations Urban Agglomerations 2007 (Wall Chart)

Series: Population Studies
( Print: October 2008 )

This wall chart features tables and graphics regarding urban agglomerations around the world in 2007. It also includes a revision of the world urbanization prospects which corroborates that the world...

This wall chart features tables and graphics regarding urban agglomerations around the world in 2007. It also includes a revision of the world urbanization prospects which corroborates that the world...


Part Time Work in Chile

Is It Precarious Employment? Reflections from a Gender Perspective

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: March 2000 )

This study analyzes to what extent part-time work constitutes precarious employment and examines whether the precariousness of employment affected men as much as women. Part-time Work in Chile...

This study analyzes to what extent part-time work constitutes precarious employment and examines whether the precariousness of employment affected men as much as women. Part-time Work in Chile...


Trabajo a Tiempo Parcial en Chile, El

Constituye Empleo Precario? - Reflexiones desde la Perspectiva de Género

Series: Mujer y Desarrollo
( Print: March 2000 )

La mundialización de la economía ha traído consigo diversos efectos sobre el empleo, dentro de los cuales se destacan los cambios en las estructuras de trabajo, abriendo paso a nuevas formas,...

La mundialización de la economía ha traído consigo diversos efectos sobre el empleo, dentro de los cuales se destacan los cambios en las estructuras de trabajo, abriendo paso a nuevas formas,...


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Urban and Rural Areas 2005 (Wall Chart)

Series: Population Studies
( Print: March 2007 )

According to the latest United Nations population projections, 4.9 billion people are expected to be urban-dwellers in 2030. Although the world is urbanizing rapidly, the number of rural-dwellers is...

According to the latest United Nations population projections, 4.9 billion people are expected to be urban-dwellers in 2030. Although the world is urbanizing rapidly, the number of rural-dwellers is...


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Urban and Rural Areas 2007 (Wall Chart)

Series: Population Studies
( Print: October 2008 )

This wall chart features tables and graphics regarding the population in urban and rural areas around the world in 2007. It also includes a revision of the world urbanization prospects which...

This wall chart features tables and graphics regarding the population in urban and rural areas around the world in 2007. It also includes a revision of the world urbanization prospects which...


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Urban and Rural Areas 2009 (Wall Chart)

Series: Population Studies
( Print: August 2010, PDF: September 2012 )

This wall chart features tables and graphics regarding the population in urban and rural areas around the world in 2009. By the middle of 2009, the number of people living in urban areas (3.42 billion...

This wall chart features tables and graphics regarding the population in urban and rural areas around the world in 2009. By the middle of 2009, the number of people living in urban areas (3.42 billion...