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Iran Protests Statistics
80% of fatal incidents involved live ammunition, and 19,200+ were detained in UN-reported 2022 protests—see the full breakdown.
Consumerism Statistics
More than half of US consumers—64%—buy based on reviews in 2024. See how consumerism turns feedback into real choices, pricing, returns, and spending.
Alcohol And Relationships Statistics
Heavy drinking is reported by 6.5% of U.S. adults—and it’s linked to relationship strain and conflict. Explore the stats behind the strain.
Violent Video Games Statistics
62% of gamers say they play violent games—what does the science say about aggression? Explore the size of effects.
Child Technology Addiction Statistics
45% of teens say they’re online several times a day—discover how this routine can affect sleep, mood, and mental health.
Social Bullying Statistics
19.5% of U.S. high school students were bullied on school property—learn what this means for mental health and prevention.
Teenage Drinking Statistics
15–24 alcohol-impaired driving crashes involve 1.4 million people. Learn how teen drinking risks lead to injuries, hospitalizations, and deaths—and how to reduce them.
Incel Statistics
95% of incels believe looks determine 90% of romantic success—plus the mental-health toll behind the movement’s claims.
College Students Drinking And Driving Statistics
Only 40% of students would intervene if a friend planned to drive drunk—see the survey data on how peer influence shapes risky decisions.
Systemic Racism Statistics
Black people are 3.73 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than whites—despite similar usage rates. See why it matters.
Extreme Poverty Statistics
In 2022, about 712 million people lived in extreme poverty worldwide—defined as under $2.15/day in 2017 PPP terms—see the map of impact.
World Conflict Statistics
Global military spending hit $2.443 trillion in 2023 (+6.8% from 2022)—see what that surge reveals about today’s world conflict.
Political Polarization Statistics
72% of Republicans view Democrats very unfavorably in 2022—up from 17% in 1994. Discover what drives this growing affective polarization.
Verbal Bullying Statistics
In a 2023 analysis, 55% of verbal bullies also engaged in physical bullying—see what that means for prevention.
Racial Inequality Statistics
In 2021, Black Americans were incarcerated at 1,186 per 100,000—over 5 times the white rate of 214—plus the evidence on racial inequality.
Syrian Refugees Statistics
75% of Syrian refugees face mental health issues due to trauma—learn how health needs vary across countries and ages.
Pro Life Statistics
93% of US abortions occur at or under 13 weeks—see the timing behind the numbers and why the pro-life case starts early.
Teen Drinking Statistics
By age 14, 60% of children have had at least one drink—see the bingeing milestones and what lowers risk.
Mmiw Statistics
96% of sexual assaults against Indigenous women involve non-Native men—explore the MMIW/G data behind the patterns and outcomes.
Native American Poverty Statistics
In 2022, 25.4% of American Indians and Alaska Natives lived in poverty—more than double the U.S. 11.5%. Explore what’s behind it.