GITNUXREPORT 2026

People Statistics

India is now the world's most populous country with over 1.4 billion people.

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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As of mid-2023, the global human population reached 8.045 billion people, with Asia accounting for 60% of the total.

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In 2022, India's population stood at 1.428 billion, surpassing China's 1.426 billion to become the world's most populous country.

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The United States had a population of 333.3 million in 2022, with 13.6% aged 65 or older.

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Europe's population in 2023 was about 745 million, representing 9.27% of the global total.

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Africa's population grew from 1.4 billion in 2022 to projected 1.46 billion in 2023, at an annual growth rate of 2.35%.

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In 2021, the global median age was 30.4 years, up from 26.5 in 2000.

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Women make up 49.6% of the world's population, approximately 4 billion people as of 2023.

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China's population declined by 850,000 in 2022, marking the first drop in six decades.

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The urban population worldwide reached 56.9% or 4.4 billion people in 2023.

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Japan's population in 2023 was 123.3 million, with 29.1% over age 65.

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Brazil's population hit 203 million in 2022, with 87.1% living in urban areas.

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Nigeria's population exceeded 218 million in 2023, projected to reach 400 million by 2050.

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The global sex ratio at birth is 105 boys per 100 girls, leading to 50.4% male population.

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In 2022, the U.S. immigrant population was 46.1 million, or 13.9% of the total population.

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Russia's population in 2023 was 144.4 million, declining at 0.39% annually.

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Indonesia's population reached 278 million in 2023, with 56.7% urban dwellers.

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The world's population density averages 60 people per square kilometer in 2023.

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Pakistan's population grew to 241 million in 2023, with a fertility rate of 3.3 children per woman.

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Germany's population was 84.7 million in 2023, including 13.4 million foreign nationals.

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Mexico's population stood at 127 million in 2022, with 80.3% urban population.

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Bangladesh population hit 173 million in 2023, density at 1,350 people per sq km.

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The global population under 15 years old is 25.5% or about 2.05 billion in 2023.

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Philippines population reached 117 million in 2023, growth rate 1.37%.

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Iran's population was 89 million in 2023, median age 32.4 years.

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Thailand's population declined to 71.8 million in 2023, 20.7% aged 60+.

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Vietnam population at 98.9 million in 2023, 39% urban.

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Egypt's population surpassed 112 million in 2023, growth 1.64%.

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Turkey population 85.4 million in 2023, 76.2% urban.

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France population 68.4 million in 2023, including 7.5 million immigrants.

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Global unemployment rate stood at 5.1% in 2023, affecting 205 million people.

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World GDP per capita averaged $12,688 in 2022.

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8.4% of global workforce self-employed in 2023, highest in agriculture.

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U.S. median household income was $74,580 in 2022.

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Global extreme poverty (<$2.15/day) affected 712 million in 2022.

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China's GDP grew 5.2% in 2023, reaching $17.9 trillion.

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Youth unemployment globally at 13% in 2023, 74 million youth.

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Women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn globally.

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Global labor force participation rate 61.2% in 2023.

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India's informal employment covers 90% of workforce, 450 million people.

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EU average wage €28.5/hour in 2022.

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2 billion people work in informal economy, 60% of global employment.

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U.S. labor productivity grew 1.3% in 2023.

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Brazil minimum wage $250/month in 2023, covering 50 million workers.

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Global remittances reached $831 billion in 2022.

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Nigeria GDP per capita $2,162 in 2022.

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Germany's unemployment rate 3% in 2023.

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58% of workers in low-income countries in agriculture.

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Japan average salary ¥4.6 million/year in 2023.

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Global income inequality: top 10% hold 76% of wealth.

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Mexico informal workers 55% of employment, 32 million people.

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South Africa unemployment 32.9% in Q4 2023.

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World millionaire population 62.5 million in 2023.

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Indonesia minimum wage averages IDR 3 million/month.

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Global part-time employment 15.7% of total jobs.

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France labor force 30.5 million, participation 56.6%.

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Average global workweek 40.3 hours in 2023.

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Global literacy rate for adults aged 15+ reached 87% in 2022.

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In 2020, 244 million children and youth were out of school globally.

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Worldwide, 69 million girls are out of primary school and 126 million out of secondary.

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Tertiary enrollment rate globally was 40% in 2020, up from 19% in 2000.

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750 million adults worldwide remain illiterate as of 2023.

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In low-income countries, only 1 in 3 children complete primary education.

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Global average years of schooling for adults is 8.6 years in 2020.

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Women aged 25+ have 8.7 mean years of schooling globally vs. 9.9 for men.

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258 million children not in school, costing global economy $10 trillion by 2030.

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STEM graduates: only 35% women globally in higher education.

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Sub-Saharan Africa has primary completion rate of 65% for boys, 61% for girls.

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Global youth literacy rate (15-24) is 92% in 2022.

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60% of world's out-of-school children live in Southern Asia.

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U.S. high school graduation rate reached 86% in 2020-21.

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Finland's students score top in PISA reading, math, science globally.

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India has 250 million students enrolled in schools, largest system.

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China invests 4% of GDP in education, tertiary gross enrollment 59%.

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Brazil's literacy rate is 93.2% for ages 15+ in 2022.

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Nigeria's out-of-school children number 20 million, mostly girls.

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Global education spending averages 4.5% of GDP.

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1 in 3 children not learning basic reading/math skills globally.

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OECD countries average 16 years of schooling for 25-64 year olds.

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South Korea has 70% tertiary enrollment rate.

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Pakistan literacy rate 59% overall, 45% for females.

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Global MOOC enrollment exceeded 220 million learners by 2022.

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Ethiopia's primary enrollment rate hit 85% in 2022.

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World average PISA score in math is 472 points in 2022.

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40% of U.S. adults have college degree or higher in 2023.

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Global life expectancy at birth averaged 73.4 years in 2023.

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In 2022, 1.3 billion people worldwide lived with a non-communicable disease like cardiovascular conditions.

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Global obesity rates tripled since 1975, affecting 1 in 8 people or 1 billion adults in 2022.

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422 million adults have diabetes globally as of 2023, mostly type 2.

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Tobacco kills over 8 million people annually, including 1.3 million non-smokers from secondhand smoke in 2023.

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2.3 billion people suffer from dental diseases like caries worldwide in 2023.

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Depression affects 280 million people globally, making it a leading cause of disability in 2023.

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1.71 billion adults are overweight globally, with 890 million obese in 2022.

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Alcohol causes 3 million deaths yearly, 5.3% of all deaths worldwide in 2023.

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2.8 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water in 2023.

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HIV affects 39 million people globally, with 1.3 million new infections in 2022.

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464 million women of reproductive age are anemic worldwide in 2023.

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Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths annually as of 2023.

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1 in 6 people globally have a mental disorder, totaling 970 million in 2019.

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Tuberculosis infected 10 million people in 2022, killing 1.3 million.

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Malaria caused 608,000 deaths in 2022, mostly children under 5.

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50 million people have dementia worldwide in 2023, projected to triple by 2050.

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Hepatitis B infects 296 million chronically, causing 1.1 million deaths yearly.

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149 million children under 5 were stunted due to malnutrition in 2022.

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Suicide results in 700,000 deaths annually, 77% in low- and middle-income countries.

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2.4 billion people lack basic sanitation services globally in 2023.

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Cancer caused 10 million deaths in 2022, 1 in 6 global deaths.

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15% of adults over 60 suffer dementia symptoms worldwide.

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Hearing loss affects 1.5 billion people, projected to 2.5 billion by 2050.

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1.92 billion adults were insufficiently physically active in 2016.

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Global adult smoking prevalence dropped to 22.3% in 2020 from 27% in 2000.

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In 2023, global under-5 mortality rate was 37 deaths per 1,000 live births.

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258 million children missed vaccinations in 2022, increasing disease risk.

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73% of people globally use social media daily in 2023.

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Worldwide, 5.16 billion internet users, 63.9% penetration in 2023.

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62% of global population owns a smartphone in 2023.

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Average person spends 2.5 hours daily on social media.

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85% of U.S. adults use YouTube, 77% Facebook in 2023.

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Global divorce rate averages 4.4 per 1,000 people.

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1.8 billion people speak English worldwide, 24% of population.

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56% of world eats meat regularly, 2kg/person/week average.

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Global happiness score averages 5.5 on 10-point scale.

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70% of people trust family most, 20% friends.

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Average friendship count 338 online, 150 offline.

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40% of global population vegetarian or flexitarian trends rising.

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Crime victimization rate 5.7% globally in 2022.

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83% of world has religious affiliation in 2020.

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Average sleep duration 7 hours/night globally.

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25% of people volunteer regularly worldwide.

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Pet ownership: 470 million dogs, 370 million cats globally.

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60% prefer in-person over online socializing post-COVID.

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Global TV viewing averages 3 hours/day per person.

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45% of people meditate or practice mindfulness weekly.

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Interracial marriages 17% in U.S., rising globally.

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33% of world plays video games, 3 billion gamers.

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Average coffee consumption 2.1 cups/day globally.

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52% of people recycle regularly worldwide.

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Trust in government averages 40% globally in 2023.

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68% use ride-sharing apps at least monthly.

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Global book reading average 12 books/year per person.

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75% celebrate birthdays annually worldwide.

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Imagine a world where nearly half the planet faces a chronic health condition, yet over two-thirds of us are connected daily through the screens in our pockets—this is the startling paradox of our global population, now over 8 billion strong.

Key Takeaways

As of mid-2023, the global human population reached 8.045 billion people, with Asia accounting for 60% of the total.
In 2022, India's population stood at 1.428 billion, surpassing China's 1.426 billion to become the world's most populous country.
The United States had a population of 333.3 million in 2022, with 13.6% aged 65 or older.
Global life expectancy at birth averaged 73.4 years in 2023.
In 2022, 1.3 billion people worldwide lived with a non-communicable disease like cardiovascular conditions.
Global obesity rates tripled since 1975, affecting 1 in 8 people or 1 billion adults in 2022.
Global literacy rate for adults aged 15+ reached 87% in 2022.
In 2020, 244 million children and youth were out of school globally.
Worldwide, 69 million girls are out of primary school and 126 million out of secondary.
Global unemployment rate stood at 5.1% in 2023, affecting 205 million people.
World GDP per capita averaged $12,688 in 2022.
8.4% of global workforce self-employed in 2023, highest in agriculture.
73% of people globally use social media daily in 2023.
Worldwide, 5.16 billion internet users, 63.9% penetration in 2023.
62% of global population owns a smartphone in 2023.

India is now the world's most populous country with over 1.4 billion people.

Demographics

As of mid-2023, the global human population reached 8.045 billion people, with Asia accounting for 60% of the total.
In 2022, India's population stood at 1.428 billion, surpassing China's 1.426 billion to become the world's most populous country.
The United States had a population of 333.3 million in 2022, with 13.6% aged 65 or older.
Europe's population in 2023 was about 745 million, representing 9.27% of the global total.
Africa's population grew from 1.4 billion in 2022 to projected 1.46 billion in 2023, at an annual growth rate of 2.35%.
In 2021, the global median age was 30.4 years, up from 26.5 in 2000.
Women make up 49.6% of the world's population, approximately 4 billion people as of 2023.
China's population declined by 850,000 in 2022, marking the first drop in six decades.
The urban population worldwide reached 56.9% or 4.4 billion people in 2023.
Japan's population in 2023 was 123.3 million, with 29.1% over age 65.
Brazil's population hit 203 million in 2022, with 87.1% living in urban areas.
Nigeria's population exceeded 218 million in 2023, projected to reach 400 million by 2050.
The global sex ratio at birth is 105 boys per 100 girls, leading to 50.4% male population.
In 2022, the U.S. immigrant population was 46.1 million, or 13.9% of the total population.
Russia's population in 2023 was 144.4 million, declining at 0.39% annually.
Indonesia's population reached 278 million in 2023, with 56.7% urban dwellers.
The world's population density averages 60 people per square kilometer in 2023.
Pakistan's population grew to 241 million in 2023, with a fertility rate of 3.3 children per woman.
Germany's population was 84.7 million in 2023, including 13.4 million foreign nationals.
Mexico's population stood at 127 million in 2022, with 80.3% urban population.
Bangladesh population hit 173 million in 2023, density at 1,350 people per sq km.
The global population under 15 years old is 25.5% or about 2.05 billion in 2023.
Philippines population reached 117 million in 2023, growth rate 1.37%.
Iran's population was 89 million in 2023, median age 32.4 years.
Thailand's population declined to 71.8 million in 2023, 20.7% aged 60+.
Vietnam population at 98.9 million in 2023, 39% urban.
Egypt's population surpassed 112 million in 2023, growth 1.64%.
Turkey population 85.4 million in 2023, 76.2% urban.
France population 68.4 million in 2023, including 7.5 million immigrants.

Demographics Interpretation

Asia's immense human engine now powers the globe, even as its champion, China, sputters and India takes the demographic crown, while a youthful, urbanizing Africa charges forward and graying continents like Europe and Japan watch from their balconies, contemplating their next move.

Economics

Global unemployment rate stood at 5.1% in 2023, affecting 205 million people.
World GDP per capita averaged $12,688 in 2022.
8.4% of global workforce self-employed in 2023, highest in agriculture.
U.S. median household income was $74,580 in 2022.
Global extreme poverty (<$2.15/day) affected 712 million in 2022.
China's GDP grew 5.2% in 2023, reaching $17.9 trillion.
Youth unemployment globally at 13% in 2023, 74 million youth.
Women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn globally.
Global labor force participation rate 61.2% in 2023.
India's informal employment covers 90% of workforce, 450 million people.
EU average wage €28.5/hour in 2022.
2 billion people work in informal economy, 60% of global employment.
U.S. labor productivity grew 1.3% in 2023.
Brazil minimum wage $250/month in 2023, covering 50 million workers.
Global remittances reached $831 billion in 2022.
Nigeria GDP per capita $2,162 in 2022.
Germany's unemployment rate 3% in 2023.
58% of workers in low-income countries in agriculture.
Japan average salary ¥4.6 million/year in 2023.
Global income inequality: top 10% hold 76% of wealth.
Mexico informal workers 55% of employment, 32 million people.
South Africa unemployment 32.9% in Q4 2023.
World millionaire population 62.5 million in 2023.
Indonesia minimum wage averages IDR 3 million/month.
Global part-time employment 15.7% of total jobs.
France labor force 30.5 million, participation 56.6%.
Average global workweek 40.3 hours in 2023.

Economics Interpretation

The global economy presents a stark paradox: while we collectively produce enough wealth to theoretically lift everyone, the reality is a precarious patchwork of billionaires, a massive informal workforce, and millions of young people left on the sidelines, all held together by remittances and resilience.

Education

Global literacy rate for adults aged 15+ reached 87% in 2022.
In 2020, 244 million children and youth were out of school globally.
Worldwide, 69 million girls are out of primary school and 126 million out of secondary.
Tertiary enrollment rate globally was 40% in 2020, up from 19% in 2000.
750 million adults worldwide remain illiterate as of 2023.
In low-income countries, only 1 in 3 children complete primary education.
Global average years of schooling for adults is 8.6 years in 2020.
Women aged 25+ have 8.7 mean years of schooling globally vs. 9.9 for men.
258 million children not in school, costing global economy $10 trillion by 2030.
STEM graduates: only 35% women globally in higher education.
Sub-Saharan Africa has primary completion rate of 65% for boys, 61% for girls.
Global youth literacy rate (15-24) is 92% in 2022.
60% of world's out-of-school children live in Southern Asia.
U.S. high school graduation rate reached 86% in 2020-21.
Finland's students score top in PISA reading, math, science globally.
India has 250 million students enrolled in schools, largest system.
China invests 4% of GDP in education, tertiary gross enrollment 59%.
Brazil's literacy rate is 93.2% for ages 15+ in 2022.
Nigeria's out-of-school children number 20 million, mostly girls.
Global education spending averages 4.5% of GDP.
1 in 3 children not learning basic reading/math skills globally.
OECD countries average 16 years of schooling for 25-64 year olds.
South Korea has 70% tertiary enrollment rate.
Pakistan literacy rate 59% overall, 45% for females.
Global MOOC enrollment exceeded 220 million learners by 2022.
Ethiopia's primary enrollment rate hit 85% in 2022.
World average PISA score in math is 472 points in 2022.
40% of U.S. adults have college degree or higher in 2023.

Education Interpretation

We are collectively patting ourselves on the back for a global literacy rate of 87% while side-eyeing the 750 million adults who remain illiterate and the 258 million children out of school, proving our progress is a staggering tale of both triumph and profound neglect.

Health

Global life expectancy at birth averaged 73.4 years in 2023.
In 2022, 1.3 billion people worldwide lived with a non-communicable disease like cardiovascular conditions.
Global obesity rates tripled since 1975, affecting 1 in 8 people or 1 billion adults in 2022.
422 million adults have diabetes globally as of 2023, mostly type 2.
Tobacco kills over 8 million people annually, including 1.3 million non-smokers from secondhand smoke in 2023.
2.3 billion people suffer from dental diseases like caries worldwide in 2023.
Depression affects 280 million people globally, making it a leading cause of disability in 2023.
1.71 billion adults are overweight globally, with 890 million obese in 2022.
Alcohol causes 3 million deaths yearly, 5.3% of all deaths worldwide in 2023.
2.8 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water in 2023.
HIV affects 39 million people globally, with 1.3 million new infections in 2022.
464 million women of reproductive age are anemic worldwide in 2023.
Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths annually as of 2023.
1 in 6 people globally have a mental disorder, totaling 970 million in 2019.
Tuberculosis infected 10 million people in 2022, killing 1.3 million.
Malaria caused 608,000 deaths in 2022, mostly children under 5.
50 million people have dementia worldwide in 2023, projected to triple by 2050.
Hepatitis B infects 296 million chronically, causing 1.1 million deaths yearly.
149 million children under 5 were stunted due to malnutrition in 2022.
Suicide results in 700,000 deaths annually, 77% in low- and middle-income countries.
2.4 billion people lack basic sanitation services globally in 2023.
Cancer caused 10 million deaths in 2022, 1 in 6 global deaths.
15% of adults over 60 suffer dementia symptoms worldwide.
Hearing loss affects 1.5 billion people, projected to 2.5 billion by 2050.
1.92 billion adults were insufficiently physically active in 2016.
Global adult smoking prevalence dropped to 22.3% in 2020 from 27% in 2000.
In 2023, global under-5 mortality rate was 37 deaths per 1,000 live births.
258 million children missed vaccinations in 2022, increasing disease risk.

Health Interpretation

Humanity has achieved an unprecedented lifespan, yet we spend these extra years burdened by a staggering and preventable catalog of self-inflicted and systemic ailments, from our waistlines to our water, proving that living longer is not the same as living well.

Social

73% of people globally use social media daily in 2023.
Worldwide, 5.16 billion internet users, 63.9% penetration in 2023.
62% of global population owns a smartphone in 2023.
Average person spends 2.5 hours daily on social media.
85% of U.S. adults use YouTube, 77% Facebook in 2023.
Global divorce rate averages 4.4 per 1,000 people.
1.8 billion people speak English worldwide, 24% of population.
56% of world eats meat regularly, 2kg/person/week average.
Global happiness score averages 5.5 on 10-point scale.
70% of people trust family most, 20% friends.
Average friendship count 338 online, 150 offline.
40% of global population vegetarian or flexitarian trends rising.
Crime victimization rate 5.7% globally in 2022.
83% of world has religious affiliation in 2020.
Average sleep duration 7 hours/night globally.
25% of people volunteer regularly worldwide.
Pet ownership: 470 million dogs, 370 million cats globally.
60% prefer in-person over online socializing post-COVID.
Global TV viewing averages 3 hours/day per person.
45% of people meditate or practice mindfulness weekly.
Interracial marriages 17% in U.S., rising globally.
33% of world plays video games, 3 billion gamers.
Average coffee consumption 2.1 cups/day globally.
52% of people recycle regularly worldwide.
Trust in government averages 40% globally in 2023.
68% use ride-sharing apps at least monthly.
Global book reading average 12 books/year per person.
75% celebrate birthdays annually worldwide.

Social Interpretation

In a world where we average 7 hours of sleep but 2.5 on social media, clutching our smartphones with 338 online 'friends' while trusting almost no one but family, it seems humanity’s greatest collective achievement is managing to be profoundly connected, selectively happy, and utterly exhausted all at once.