Question: what’s new about our 2014 population statistics?
Answer: virtually nothing. The Indian population has increased by less than 3%,
the German nationals number a few more, the French a few less, but these three
nations still make up two thirds of our so-called ‘international’ community.
The Spanish, Belgians, Israelis, South Africans and Chinese increased their
representation, but not by vast amounts, three Portuguese and the lone New
Zealander disappeared off the radar, while the Americans, Dutch and many other
nationalities continue to be stuck in the population doldrums. The one new
entry is two people from Rwanda. Perhaps this is the beginning of a surge from
the African continent.
The total population increased by 69, as against an increase
of 62 last year. This gives a population growth rate of around 3%. At this rate, it will take a yuga or two to
reach the target of 50,000, so perhaps we should put on hold those plans for 6
lane highways in the city...
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