The world in numbers.
Explore global data through interactive charts — powered by World Bank Open Data.
World Records & Fun Facts
Notable records and rankings · Updated annually
Most Followed on Instagram
Cristiano Ronaldo
661M
Most Followed on TikTok
Khaby Lame
160M
Most Subscribed on YouTube
MrBeast
460M
Most Followed on X / Twitter
Elon Musk
230M
Most Streamed Song on Spotify
Blinding Lights
5.3B
Most Watched YouTube Video
Baby Shark Dance
16.22B
Richest Person
Elon Musk
342B
Most Sold Video Game
Minecraft
350M
Most Visited Website
88.5B monthly
Most Populated City
Jakarta
42M · Indonesia
Most Dangerous City
Pietermaritzburg
82 per 100,000 · South Africa
Most Expensive City
Hong Kong
#1 Cost of Living · China
Tallest Building
Burj Khalifa
828 m · Dubai
Highest Mountain
Mount Everest
8,849 m · Nepal / China
Largest Company by Employees
Walmart
2.1M
Most Spoken Language
English
1,528M
Longest River
Nile
6,650 km · Africa
Most Nobel Prizes (All Time)
United States
428
Population over time · Top 5 Countries
USA · China · India · Indonesia · Brazil
Explore Metrics
Aging Population
Compare the share of population aged 65 and above by country or region. Tracks demographic ageing and its social and economic implications since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Air Pollution
Compare air pollution levels by country or region: mean annual PM2.5 exposure (µg/m³). WHO safe guideline is 5 µg/m³. Data since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Child Mortality
Compare under-5 mortality rates by country or region: deaths per 1,000 live births. One of the strongest measures of child welfare since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Corruption
Compare government corruption control by country or region — percentile rank from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt). Data since 1996. Source: World Bank.
Education
Compare government education spending as a percentage of GDP by country or region. Tracks public investment in education systems since 1970. Source: World Bank.
Electricity Access
Compare access to electricity by country or region (% of population). Highlights energy poverty and infrastructure gaps across the world since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Emissions per Capita
Compare greenhouse gas emissions per capita (metric tonnes CO₂-equivalent) by country or region. Tracks individual carbon footprint since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Fertility Rate
Compare total fertility rates by country or region — the average number of births per woman over a lifetime. A key demographic indicator since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Foreign Investment
Compare net FDI inflows as % of GDP by country or region. Negative values indicate capital outflows. Tracks investor confidence across economies since 1970. Source: World Bank.
Forest Area
Compare forest coverage by country or region as a percentage of total land area. Tracks deforestation and reforestation trends since 1990. Source: World Bank.
GDP per Capita
Compare GDP per capita (current US$) by country or region — a core measure of living standards and economic output. Charts and rankings since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Gov. Debt
Compare central government debt as a percentage of GDP by country or region. Covers domestic and external obligations since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Healthcare
Compare current health expenditure per capita (US$) by country or region. Covers all public and private health spending since 2000. Source: World Bank.
Homicide Rate
Compare intentional homicide rates by country or region (per 100,000 people). A key indicator of public safety and violent crime since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Human Development
Explore the Human Development Index by country or region — a composite score (0–1) combining life expectancy, education, and income. Data since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Inequality
Compare income inequality by country or region: richest 10% share of national income. Higher = more unequal. Data availability varies by country or region. Source: World Bank.
Inflation
Compare annual CPI inflation rates by country or region (%). Can go negative (deflation). Tracks consumer purchasing power changes since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Internet Users
Track internet adoption by country or region (% of population). Explore the digital divide between nations and connectivity trends since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Life Expectancy
Explore life expectancy at birth by country or region, in years. A key measure of population health and human development since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Literacy Rate
Compare adult literacy rates by country or region: share of people aged 15+ who can read and write. Survey-based; availability varies by country or region. Source: World Bank.
Military Spending
Compare military expenditure as a percentage of GDP by country or region. Tracks defence budget priorities and global arms spending since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Mobile
Compare mobile subscriptions per 100 people. Values above 100 reflect multiple SIM ownership. Tracks mobile adoption by country or region since 2000. Source: World Bank.
Obesity
Compare the prevalence of overweight adults (BMI ≥ 25) by country or region, as a percentage of the adult population. Data since 1975. Source: World Bank.
Population
Compare total population by country or region with interactive maps, historical trends since 1960, and global rankings. Source: World Bank.
Poverty
Compare extreme poverty rates by country or region: share of population living on less than $2.15/day (2017 PPP). Coverage and dates vary by country or region. Source: World Bank.
Remittances
Compare personal remittances received as a percentage of GDP. A critical income source for many developing economies since 1975. Source: World Bank.
Renewables
Compare the share of renewable electricity in each country or region's energy mix. Includes hydro, solar, wind and other renewables since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Total Emissions
Compare total GHG emissions by country or region (megatonnes CO₂-equivalent). Shows absolute climate impact rather than per-capita. Data since 1990. Source: World Bank.
Tourism
Compare international tourist arrivals by country or region since 1995. Primarily overnight visitors based on national reporting standards. Source: World Bank.
Trade
Compare trade openness by country or region: total exports plus imports as a percentage of GDP. A key measure of economic integration since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Unemployment
Compare unemployment rates (% of labour force) by country or region. Based on ILO modelled estimates for cross-country comparability since 1991. Source: World Bank.
Urbanization
Track urbanization by country or region: share of population living in urban areas. Explore the global shift from rural to urban life since 1960. Source: World Bank.
Women in Parliament
Compare the share of parliamentary seats held by women by country or region. A key measure of political gender equality since 1997. Source: World Bank.