Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10904456)

So actually being less populated doesnt equate to happiness then?

Originally Posted by Beaverstate (Post 10904469)

That wasn't my point, many factors play into the hypothetical 'happiness' of a country.:nod:

Originally Posted by OzTennis (Post 10904420)

It seems to me that humanity represents the greatest threat to humanity. ;) Whether that's because there's too many of humanity, humanity is growing too fast or there are too many variations of humanity (and beliefs) is another matter. ;)

Originally Posted by Bix (Post 10902792)

I wonder what percentage are taxi drivers?

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 10904598)

And what percentage of those are computer programmers?

Originally Posted by the troubadour (Post 10902472)

UK numbers have declined but still in fourth position. Yes India is top providing over 40,000 immigrants last year followed by China and New Zealand. It's not the country of origin as a greater diversity is a good thing. Just the numbers have gone ahead of the infrastructure. Pleases landlords no doubt.

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 10904607)

Would be interesting to see further drill downs in terms of migration streams (skilled, family reunion, investor, etc) and well as percentages by age groups, etc. I bet the data can reveal some fascinating trends and insights.

Originally Posted by Beaverstate (Post 10904469)

That wasn't my point, many factors play into the hypothetical 'happiness' of a country.:nod:

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 10904607)

Would be interesting to see further drill downs in terms of migration streams (skilled, family reunion, investor, etc) and well as percentages by age groups, etc. I bet the data can reveal some fascinating trends and insights.

Originally Posted by the troubadour (Post 10905789)

Those figures are easily obtained. Australia is very good at producing clear and concise stats.

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 10914767)

Apparently there is no population explosion on this planet. :blink:

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 10914767)

Apparently there is no population explosion on this planet. :blink:

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 10914915)

Population growth in the 1st world is not a problem but in the 3rd world it is