US citizens have a higher median income than citizens of other nations, with the poorest Americans better off than those in Brazil, China, and India. The bottom 5% of US citizens are wealthier than almost 70% of the rest of the world. Income inequality exists within nations as well as between them. United States citizens […]
Countries have varying legal drinking ages, from 16 to 25, with some nations having no minimum age. Higher drinking ages are believed to encourage responsibility and reduce accidents. Inexperienced drinkers can find themselves in bad situations, so responsible drinking is important. Some countries ban alcohol consumption, mainly Muslim nations. Underage drinking is a problem in […]
Global economic analysis studies the worldwide distribution of goods, services, and currencies to understand economic forces for personal, institutional, or national gain. International trade is cheaper due to available resources, government regulations, and manufacturing infrastructure. Economists use analytics to equalize global wages and prices and predict changes in the market. GDP, inflation, income, and unemployment […]
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have found that the world’s growing population will require significantly more calories than previously projected due to changes in the size and energy needs of the average adult. Between 1975 and 2014, the average person consumed 2,465 calories a day, up from 2,615 calories in 2014. […]
The US military budget is almost half of the world’s defense spending, with the Department of Defense’s budget exceeding $500 billion in 2010. The US Army receives the most funding, followed by the Navy and Air Force. The US military budget is more than double China’s entire military budget. The US military budget accounts for […]
Global poverty has decreased from 52% in 1981 to 22% in 2008, and is expected to drop to 15% in 2015 due to improving economies, education, and disease interventions. East Asia has seen the biggest improvement. The global poverty rate is falling sharply: although about 52% of people in the developing world lived on less […]
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world due to the albedo effect, causing loss of ice and increased absorption of heat. Polar bears may become extinct by 2100. The Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the world, twice as fast on average. From the 1970s to the […]
New Moore Island was a disputed territory between India and Bangladesh until it was engulfed by rising sea levels caused by global warming. Sea levels in the Bay of Bengal have risen above average, causing displacement of people in the Sundarbans delta region. New Moore Island existed in the Bay of Bengal for about 35 […]
Fertility rates have dropped globally, resulting in fewer babies being born, while better healthcare has led to longer lifespans. For the first time, there are more people over 65 than under 5. This trend is expected to continue, with economists concerned about the impact on the workforce and economic growth. Demographers have been watching this […]
A quarter of all diseases are preventable due to environmental factors, with children under 5 being the most affected. Improved sanitation, fuel use, and building safety could save 13 million lives annually. Poor diet, lack of exercise, tobacco, and alcohol are the main factors in the US, while better water supplies could prevent 90% of […]
A global recession is an economic downturn experienced worldwide due to interdependent economies. The IMF defines it as global growth of less than 3%. Globalization can cause local recessions to spread globally, as seen in the late 2000s recession. A global recession is an economic recession experienced on a global scale. This can happen more […]
Africa has just under 15% of the world’s population, with 75% of its territory uninhabited. The continent faces a crisis as its population could reach 2 billion by the mid-21st century, leading to food and water shortages. Nigeria is the most populous nation, while Seychelles is the least populated. Just under 15 percent of the […]
The UN predicts that global births will peak at 139 million in 2014, then decline slightly to 135 million until an expected increase in 2040. The world population is expected to reach nearly 11 billion by the end of the 21st century. Africa has the highest birth rate, while Europe is projected to see a […]
The World Economic Outlook is a report published by the IMF every six months, analyzing and projecting global economic developments and available in multiple languages. It includes statistics and visual aids, and can be downloaded for free or purchased in print. The World Economic Outlook is a report that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tries […]
The Global Gag Rule prohibits foreign aid to NGOs offering abortions or lobbying for abortion rights. This affects family planning and public health in developing nations. The policy has been criticized by activists and health professionals. The Mexico City Policy interferes with free speech and was repealed by Clinton but reinstated by Bush. NGOs must […]
The ethanol industry has seen growth followed by leveling off, facing pricing pressures and competition from other technologies. While corn is the primary crop used, any crop rich in starch can be used. The industry enjoyed growth in the early 2000s but faced challenges with higher corn prices and less incentive for alternatives. The outlook […]
World demographics include population, growth rates, median age, and statistics for individual countries. Economists use them to predict economic trends, while census statisticians collect data for population reporting. Population growth rates and median age provide insight into economic, cultural, and historical changes, while gender and other subdivisions provide additional statistical evidence. World demography refers to […]
The global IT industry develops and optimizes online software and telecommunications, providing services such as systems architecture, networking, security, and maintenance. IT professionals work online or in-house and sell software and hardware products to businesses worldwide. Information technology (IT) is the branch of engineering that involves computer development and security, as well as storing, receiving […]
World citizenship is the belief that all humans are citizens of the world, not just of a particular nation. Advocates argue that technology and commerce have united the world into one global community, and that individuals have a responsibility to the global community. The concept originated in the mid-20th century and has become more widespread. […]
There were 216 million immigrants worldwide in 2016, representing 3% of the population. People migrate for various reasons. Europe had the most immigrants, followed by North America. The US had the most immigrants, while Mexico had the most emigrants. An estimated 640 million adults would migrate if they could. The total number of immigrants would […]
