Special Reports

The global population has surged from 7.95 billion in 2022 to 8.02 billion (8,024,997,030) in 2023. India, the world’s most populous country, continues to see its population climb, while China, the second-largest country, experienced its first population decline in decades. Three out of four people worldwide live in the 25...

The demographic transition reveals a significant trend, with a high percentage of young children in certain populations, reaching more than 45 percent in some countries. Knowing who children are or how they’re grouped can help us understand the current and future state of global health, wealth, education, and overall well-being....

Deciding where to live is crucial, and finding the best country to live in is essential. Our 2024 Human Progress Index (HPI) rankings thoroughly analyze factors such as quality of life, life expectancy, education, political stability, per capita income, and opportunities. A country gets a higher score on the Human...

Sultan Kösen, who’s nearly 251 cm tall and hails from Turkey, is the tallest person on the planet. Despite his impressive size, his country doesn’t rank among those with the tallest people. Also, the United States ranks 51st for women at 163.31 cm and 40th for men at 176.94 cm....

As of early 2024, nine countries possess nuclear weapons, some legally and some not so legally, with an estimated 12,121 warheads among them. The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) officially recognizes five nations as nuclear-armed states: the United Kingdom, China, France, the United States, and Russia. Notably, Russia has the most...

Who Is Building Nuclear Reactors? As of July 2024, the total capacity of nuclear reactors under construction worldwide exceeded 62 gigawatts. Notably, China led the way with approximately 26 gigawatts of capacity, followed by India with 5.4 gigawatts. The global count of nuclear reactors under construction in 2024 stood at...

According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Philippines is expected to meet its economic growth target for this year, supported by decreasing inflation and anticipated interest rate cuts. However, projections for next year indicate that the growth might not fully align with the government's objectives. In its recently published...

Encompassing areas like communications, transport, finance, education, and tourism, the services sector contributes over two-thirds of the world's GDP and employs more individuals than any other industry. A report by the World Bank and WTO, "Trade Services in Development," highlights the sector's significant role in promoting female empowerment. Despite its...

Battery-electric car registrations in the European Union fell by 1% last month, totaling 156,408 units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). This decline resulted in a market share drop from 15.1% to 14.4% compared to the same period last year. Despite the overall decline, several countries reported significant...

Did you know that India is already the world’s third-largest economy in terms of GDP (PPP), which stands for purchasing power parity? PPP focuses on the purchasing power of the domestic currency within the economy for a basket of goods. Interestingly, the United States of America doesn’t top this ranking!...