GITNUXREPORT 2026

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Global progress is clear across health, education, the environment, and the economy.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Global GDP grew by 3.0% in 2023, reaching approximately $105 trillion USD.

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Extreme poverty rate fell to under 10% of the world population in 2019, down from 36% in 1990.

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Global trade volume increased by 0.8% in 2023 despite challenges, totaling $28.5 trillion.

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Renewable energy capacity additions hit a record 510 GW in 2023, up 50% from 2022.

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Foreign direct investment inflows reached $1.3 trillion globally in 2022.

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Global unemployment rate stabilized at 4.9% in 2023, near pre-pandemic levels.

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Labor force participation rate for women increased to 47% globally in 2023.

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Remittances to low- and middle-income countries hit $656 billion in 2023.

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Stock market capitalization grew to 118% of GDP in advanced economies by 2023.

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Inflation cooled to 5.9% globally in 2023 from 8.7% in 2022.

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Global GDP $105 trillion in 2023.

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Extreme poverty <10% in 2019.

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Trade $28.5 trillion in 2023.

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Renewable capacity +510 GW 2023.

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FDI $1.3 trillion 2022.

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Unemployment 4.9% 2023.

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Female participation 47% 2023.

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Remittances $656B 2023.

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Market cap 118% GDP 2023.

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Inflation 5.9% 2023.

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Access to electricity reached 91% globally in 2022.

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Number of people in extreme poverty reduced by 1.1 billion since 1990.

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Global middle class grew to 3.8 billion people by 2021.

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R&D expenditure as % of GDP averaged 2.7% in OECD countries in 2022.

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Startup investments hit $621 billion globally in 2021.

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Yield on 10-year government bonds averaged 2.5% in advanced economies 2023.

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Corporate profits grew 8% in US S&P 500 in 2023.

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Export growth in developing countries 5.2% in 2023.

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Household savings rate 7.5% global average 2022.

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Patent applications worldwide reached 3.46 million in 2022.

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Global adult literacy rate reached 87% in 2022, up from 82% in 2000.

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Primary school enrollment rate hit 90% globally by 2021.

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Youth literacy rate for ages 15-24 increased to 92% in 2022.

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Over 258 million children accessed education through distance learning during COVID-19 via digital tools.

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Tertiary enrollment ratio rose to 40% globally in 2021 from 19% in 2000.

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Girls' secondary school completion rate improved to 74% in low-income countries by 2022.

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90% of countries reported progress in digital skills integration into curricula by 2023.

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Global spending on education reached 4.6% of GDP average in 2021.

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STEM graduates increased by 20% in OECD countries from 2015 to 2022.

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Multilingual education programs reached 1.5 billion learners via apps and platforms in 2023.

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Adult literacy 87% 2022.

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Primary enrollment 90% 2021.

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Youth literacy 92% 2022.

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258M children digital learning COVID.

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Tertiary 40% 2021.

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Girls completion 74% LICs 2022.

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Digital skills 90% countries 2023.

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Education spend 4.6% GDP 2021.

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STEM grads +20% OECD 2015-2022.

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Multilingual 1.5B learners 2023.

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Early childhood education enrollment 50% globally in 2022.

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Teachers trained in digital pedagogy reached 70% in high-income countries.

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Open educational resources accessed by 1 billion users annually.

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PISA math scores improved 5 points on average 2018-2022.

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Vocational training participation 30% of youth in EU 2023.

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Lifelong learning engagement 15% adults globally.

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Scholarship programs supported 5 million students in developing countries annually.

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Reading proficiency at grade 4 improved in 50% countries.

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AI in education tools used by 40% schools worldwide.

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Graduation rates in higher ed 60% six-year average US 2023.

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Refugee education access reached 80% enrollment in camps 2022.

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Global forest area stabilized with net gain in managed forests covering 4.06 billion hectares in 2020.

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Renewable energy share in electricity generation reached 30% globally in 2023.

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Solar PV capacity installed grew by 84% in 2023 to 447 GW annually.

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Protected terrestrial areas cover 17% of global land, up from 10% in 1990.

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Plastic pollution from rivers reduced by initiatives targeting 1,000 rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.

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Global CO2 emissions growth slowed to 0.9% in 2023, lowest in two decades excluding recessions.

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Wind power capacity additions tripled from 2021 to 117 GW in 2023.

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Ocean protected areas expanded to 8% of coastal and marine environments by 2023.

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Deforestation rates in the Amazon decreased by 50% in 2023 compared to peak years.

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Fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels at 62.3% globally in 2020.

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Forest area 4.06B ha 2020.

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Renewables 30% electricity 2023.

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Solar +84% to 447 GW 2023.

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Terrestrial protected 17%.

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River plastic initiatives 80%.

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CO2 growth 0.9% 2023.

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Wind +117 GW 2023.

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Marine protected 8%.

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Amazon deforest -50% 2023.

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Sustainable fish 62.3% 2020.

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Biodiversity intact landscapes cover 26% of land in 2022.

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EV sales surged to 14 million units in 2023, 18% of total car sales.

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Afforestation efforts added 120 million hectares since 2000.

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Air quality improved in 80% of cities monitored since 2010.

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Waste recycling rates reached 25% globally by 2022.

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Coral reef conservation protected 50,000 km² by 2023.

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Methane emissions from oil/gas cut by 60% in major producers.

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Wildlife populations stabilized in 44% of monitored species.

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Freshwater use efficiency improved 20% since 2000.

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Carbon pricing covers 23% of global emissions in 2023.

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In 2022, global life expectancy increased to 73.4 years, up from 72.8 in 2019, reflecting improvements in healthcare access worldwide.

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Vaccination rates for measles reached 83% globally among one-year-olds in 2022, preventing an estimated 56 million deaths since 2000.

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Maternal mortality ratio dropped by 34% between 2000 and 2020, from 339 to 223 deaths per 100,000 live births globally.

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Over 50 million children have been saved from preventable deaths since 2000 due to interventions like vaccines and nutrition programs.

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Global HIV infections declined by 22% from 2010 to 2021, with new infections dropping to 1.5 million in 2021.

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Malaria deaths fell by 29% globally between 2000 and 2021, averting over 13 million deaths.

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Tuberculosis treatment success rate reached 86% among new pulmonary TB patients in 2021.

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Access to safely managed drinking water services improved to 74% of the global population by 2022.

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Child stunting rates decreased from 29.4% in 2000 to 22% in 2022 among children under 5.

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Universal health coverage index rose to 68 out of 100 in 2021, up from 45 in 2000.

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Global life expectancy increased to 73.4 years in 2022.

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Measles vaccination coverage at 83% in 2022.

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Maternal mortality down 34% 2000-2020.

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50 million children saved from death since 2000.

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HIV new infections down 22% 2010-2021.

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Malaria deaths -29% 2000-2021.

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TB success rate 86% in 2021.

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Safe drinking water 74% in 2022.

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Child stunting down to 22% in 2022.

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UHC index 68 in 2021.

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Global undernourishment rate declined to 9.2% in 2022.

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Suicide rates decreased by 32% globally since 2000.

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Non-communicable disease management covered 60% patients 2022.

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Mental health service access up 20% in low-income countries.

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Obesity treatment programs reached 100 million adults.

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Cancer survival rates 5-year 67% in high-income countries.

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Antibiotic resistance cases prevented by stewardship 2 million annually.

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Geriatric care improvements extended healthy life years by 2.

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Pandemic preparedness index scored 50/100 average countries.

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Vector-borne disease control reduced dengue by 30%.

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Global homicide rate declined to 5.8 per 100,000 in 2021 from 7.4 in 1990.

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Women in parliaments rose to 26.5% globally in 2023, up from 11% in 1995.

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Child marriage rates dropped by 15% globally in the last decade to 21% for women aged 20-24.

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Internet users reached 5.3 billion, or 66% of world population in 2023.

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Divorce rates stabilized at 2.5 per 1,000 people in OECD countries post-2020.

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Volunteer participation rates averaged 25% in high-income countries in 2022.

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Gender pay gap narrowed to 20% globally in 2023 from 23% in 2018.

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Elderly population over 65 reached 10% globally, with improved pension coverage.

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Social mobility index improved in 60% of countries measured from 2015-2022.

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Homicide 5.8/100k 2021.

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Women parliament 26.5% 2023.

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Child marriage -15% decade.

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Internet 5.3B users 66% 2023.

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Divorce 2.5/1000 OECD post-2020.

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Volunteers 25% high-income 2022.

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Gender pay gap 20% 2023.

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Elderly 10% global improved pensions.

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Social mobility improved 60% countries.

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Crime victimization rates fell 20% in Europe 2010-2020.

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LGBTQ+ acceptance rose to 60% in 20 countries surveyed 2023.

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Community cohesion scores up 10% post-pandemic in UK.

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Interfaith dialogue programs engaged 100 million participants since 2010.

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Mental health awareness campaigns reached 2 billion people via social media.

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Elderly care facilities improved capacity by 25% in Asia.

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Philanthropy donations totaled $500 billion globally 2022.

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Civic engagement voting turnout 70% average democracies 2023.

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Disability employment rates up to 50% in Nordic countries.

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Migration remittances supported 800 million people 2023.

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Food security improved for 150 million people via aid programs since 2015.

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Despite the daily barrage of bad news, a quiet revolution of progress is happening, as evidenced by global life expectancy climbing to 73.4 years, over 50 million children saved since 2000, renewable energy capacity smashing records, extreme poverty falling below 10%, and millions more gaining access to education, healthcare, and a safer, more sustainable world.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, global life expectancy increased to 73.4 years, up from 72.8 in 2019, reflecting improvements in healthcare access worldwide.
Vaccination rates for measles reached 83% globally among one-year-olds in 2022, preventing an estimated 56 million deaths since 2000.
Maternal mortality ratio dropped by 34% between 2000 and 2020, from 339 to 223 deaths per 100,000 live births globally.
Global GDP grew by 3.0% in 2023, reaching approximately $105 trillion USD.
Extreme poverty rate fell to under 10% of the world population in 2019, down from 36% in 1990.
Global trade volume increased by 0.8% in 2023 despite challenges, totaling $28.5 trillion.
Global forest area stabilized with net gain in managed forests covering 4.06 billion hectares in 2020.
Renewable energy share in electricity generation reached 30% globally in 2023.
Solar PV capacity installed grew by 84% in 2023 to 447 GW annually.
Global adult literacy rate reached 87% in 2022, up from 82% in 2000.
Primary school enrollment rate hit 90% globally by 2021.
Youth literacy rate for ages 15-24 increased to 92% in 2022.
Global homicide rate declined to 5.8 per 100,000 in 2021 from 7.4 in 1990.
Women in parliaments rose to 26.5% globally in 2023, up from 11% in 1995.
Child marriage rates dropped by 15% globally in the last decade to 21% for women aged 20-24.

Global progress is clear across health, education, the environment, and the economy.

Economic Prosperity

Global GDP grew by 3.0% in 2023, reaching approximately $105 trillion USD.
Extreme poverty rate fell to under 10% of the world population in 2019, down from 36% in 1990.
Global trade volume increased by 0.8% in 2023 despite challenges, totaling $28.5 trillion.
Renewable energy capacity additions hit a record 510 GW in 2023, up 50% from 2022.
Foreign direct investment inflows reached $1.3 trillion globally in 2022.
Global unemployment rate stabilized at 4.9% in 2023, near pre-pandemic levels.
Labor force participation rate for women increased to 47% globally in 2023.
Remittances to low- and middle-income countries hit $656 billion in 2023.
Stock market capitalization grew to 118% of GDP in advanced economies by 2023.
Inflation cooled to 5.9% globally in 2023 from 8.7% in 2022.
Global GDP $105 trillion in 2023.
Extreme poverty <10% in 2019.
Trade $28.5 trillion in 2023.
Renewable capacity +510 GW 2023.
FDI $1.3 trillion 2022.
Unemployment 4.9% 2023.
Female participation 47% 2023.
Remittances $656B 2023.
Market cap 118% GDP 2023.
Inflation 5.9% 2023.
Access to electricity reached 91% globally in 2022.
Number of people in extreme poverty reduced by 1.1 billion since 1990.
Global middle class grew to 3.8 billion people by 2021.
R&D expenditure as % of GDP averaged 2.7% in OECD countries in 2022.
Startup investments hit $621 billion globally in 2021.
Yield on 10-year government bonds averaged 2.5% in advanced economies 2023.
Corporate profits grew 8% in US S&P 500 in 2023.
Export growth in developing countries 5.2% in 2023.
Household savings rate 7.5% global average 2022.
Patent applications worldwide reached 3.46 million in 2022.

Economic Prosperity Interpretation

While the cynic in me is contractually obligated to mention we still live on a planet with billionaires and billion-dollar climate disasters, the optimist gets to gleefully point at this chart of human progress—from surging renewable energy and female workforce participation to plummeting extreme poverty—and smugly declare, "See? We are, against all odds, slowly but doggedly figuring this whole civilization thing out."

Education and Knowledge

Global adult literacy rate reached 87% in 2022, up from 82% in 2000.
Primary school enrollment rate hit 90% globally by 2021.
Youth literacy rate for ages 15-24 increased to 92% in 2022.
Over 258 million children accessed education through distance learning during COVID-19 via digital tools.
Tertiary enrollment ratio rose to 40% globally in 2021 from 19% in 2000.
Girls' secondary school completion rate improved to 74% in low-income countries by 2022.
90% of countries reported progress in digital skills integration into curricula by 2023.
Global spending on education reached 4.6% of GDP average in 2021.
STEM graduates increased by 20% in OECD countries from 2015 to 2022.
Multilingual education programs reached 1.5 billion learners via apps and platforms in 2023.
Adult literacy 87% 2022.
Primary enrollment 90% 2021.
Youth literacy 92% 2022.
258M children digital learning COVID.
Tertiary 40% 2021.
Girls completion 74% LICs 2022.
Digital skills 90% countries 2023.
Education spend 4.6% GDP 2021.
STEM grads +20% OECD 2015-2022.
Multilingual 1.5B learners 2023.
Early childhood education enrollment 50% globally in 2022.
Teachers trained in digital pedagogy reached 70% in high-income countries.
Open educational resources accessed by 1 billion users annually.
PISA math scores improved 5 points on average 2018-2022.
Vocational training participation 30% of youth in EU 2023.
Lifelong learning engagement 15% adults globally.
Scholarship programs supported 5 million students in developing countries annually.
Reading proficiency at grade 4 improved in 50% countries.
AI in education tools used by 40% schools worldwide.
Graduation rates in higher ed 60% six-year average US 2023.
Refugee education access reached 80% enrollment in camps 2022.

Education and Knowledge Interpretation

While humanity is clearly still in its remedial reading phase, we are, at least, collectively showing up for class and making impressive—if overdue—progress on our global report card.

Environmental Sustainability

Global forest area stabilized with net gain in managed forests covering 4.06 billion hectares in 2020.
Renewable energy share in electricity generation reached 30% globally in 2023.
Solar PV capacity installed grew by 84% in 2023 to 447 GW annually.
Protected terrestrial areas cover 17% of global land, up from 10% in 1990.
Plastic pollution from rivers reduced by initiatives targeting 1,000 rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.
Global CO2 emissions growth slowed to 0.9% in 2023, lowest in two decades excluding recessions.
Wind power capacity additions tripled from 2021 to 117 GW in 2023.
Ocean protected areas expanded to 8% of coastal and marine environments by 2023.
Deforestation rates in the Amazon decreased by 50% in 2023 compared to peak years.
Fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels at 62.3% globally in 2020.
Forest area 4.06B ha 2020.
Renewables 30% electricity 2023.
Solar +84% to 447 GW 2023.
Terrestrial protected 17%.
River plastic initiatives 80%.
CO2 growth 0.9% 2023.
Wind +117 GW 2023.
Marine protected 8%.
Amazon deforest -50% 2023.
Sustainable fish 62.3% 2020.
Biodiversity intact landscapes cover 26% of land in 2022.
EV sales surged to 14 million units in 2023, 18% of total car sales.
Afforestation efforts added 120 million hectares since 2000.
Air quality improved in 80% of cities monitored since 2010.
Waste recycling rates reached 25% globally by 2022.
Coral reef conservation protected 50,000 km² by 2023.
Methane emissions from oil/gas cut by 60% in major producers.
Wildlife populations stabilized in 44% of monitored species.
Freshwater use efficiency improved 20% since 2000.
Carbon pricing covers 23% of global emissions in 2023.

Environmental Sustainability Interpretation

While the planet’s report card shows some promising upticks in the renewable energy, conservation, and efficiency columns, we’re still very much in a race between our accelerating clean-up efforts and the mounting consequences of our past messes.

Health and Wellness

In 2022, global life expectancy increased to 73.4 years, up from 72.8 in 2019, reflecting improvements in healthcare access worldwide.
Vaccination rates for measles reached 83% globally among one-year-olds in 2022, preventing an estimated 56 million deaths since 2000.
Maternal mortality ratio dropped by 34% between 2000 and 2020, from 339 to 223 deaths per 100,000 live births globally.
Over 50 million children have been saved from preventable deaths since 2000 due to interventions like vaccines and nutrition programs.
Global HIV infections declined by 22% from 2010 to 2021, with new infections dropping to 1.5 million in 2021.
Malaria deaths fell by 29% globally between 2000 and 2021, averting over 13 million deaths.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate reached 86% among new pulmonary TB patients in 2021.
Access to safely managed drinking water services improved to 74% of the global population by 2022.
Child stunting rates decreased from 29.4% in 2000 to 22% in 2022 among children under 5.
Universal health coverage index rose to 68 out of 100 in 2021, up from 45 in 2000.
Global life expectancy increased to 73.4 years in 2022.
Measles vaccination coverage at 83% in 2022.
Maternal mortality down 34% 2000-2020.
50 million children saved from death since 2000.
HIV new infections down 22% 2010-2021.
Malaria deaths -29% 2000-2021.
TB success rate 86% in 2021.
Safe drinking water 74% in 2022.
Child stunting down to 22% in 2022.
UHC index 68 in 2021.
Global undernourishment rate declined to 9.2% in 2022.
Suicide rates decreased by 32% globally since 2000.
Non-communicable disease management covered 60% patients 2022.
Mental health service access up 20% in low-income countries.
Obesity treatment programs reached 100 million adults.
Cancer survival rates 5-year 67% in high-income countries.
Antibiotic resistance cases prevented by stewardship 2 million annually.
Geriatric care improvements extended healthy life years by 2.
Pandemic preparedness index scored 50/100 average countries.
Vector-borne disease control reduced dengue by 30%.

Health and Wellness Interpretation

While the news often feels like a relentless horror show, the unglamorous, persistent work of global public health has quietly been scripting a blockbuster thriller where the heroes—vaccines, clean water, and better clinics—are winning, saving tens of millions of lives and adding years to our collective existence.

Social Harmony

Global homicide rate declined to 5.8 per 100,000 in 2021 from 7.4 in 1990.
Women in parliaments rose to 26.5% globally in 2023, up from 11% in 1995.
Child marriage rates dropped by 15% globally in the last decade to 21% for women aged 20-24.
Internet users reached 5.3 billion, or 66% of world population in 2023.
Divorce rates stabilized at 2.5 per 1,000 people in OECD countries post-2020.
Volunteer participation rates averaged 25% in high-income countries in 2022.
Gender pay gap narrowed to 20% globally in 2023 from 23% in 2018.
Elderly population over 65 reached 10% globally, with improved pension coverage.
Social mobility index improved in 60% of countries measured from 2015-2022.
Homicide 5.8/100k 2021.
Women parliament 26.5% 2023.
Child marriage -15% decade.
Internet 5.3B users 66% 2023.
Divorce 2.5/1000 OECD post-2020.
Volunteers 25% high-income 2022.
Gender pay gap 20% 2023.
Elderly 10% global improved pensions.
Social mobility improved 60% countries.
Crime victimization rates fell 20% in Europe 2010-2020.
LGBTQ+ acceptance rose to 60% in 20 countries surveyed 2023.
Community cohesion scores up 10% post-pandemic in UK.
Interfaith dialogue programs engaged 100 million participants since 2010.
Mental health awareness campaigns reached 2 billion people via social media.
Elderly care facilities improved capacity by 25% in Asia.
Philanthropy donations totaled $500 billion globally 2022.
Civic engagement voting turnout 70% average democracies 2023.
Disability employment rates up to 50% in Nordic countries.
Migration remittances supported 800 million people 2023.
Food security improved for 150 million people via aid programs since 2015.

Social Harmony Interpretation

While we're still a long way from utopia, the world is slowly becoming a less violent, more connected, and marginally fairer place, which is a lot better than the alternative.

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