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Maps / 13 weeks ago
The world’s 10 most populous countries in 2025
The global population reached 8.23 billion people in 2025, according to estimates compiled by Database.Earth, a data portal that draws on the United Nations figures. The milestone coincided with a historic demographic shift of India surpassing China to become the world’s most populous country, illustrating how fertility trends and migration are reshaping the planet.
Technology / 17 weeks ago
‘123456’ and ‘Password’ still reign: New report reveals most common passwords by country
Cybersecurity threats are rampant yet, millions of users across the globe continue to rely on dangerously weak passwords. According to new data from NordPass’s 2025 annual study, familiar combinations like “123456” and “password” remain the most popular and least secure choices in several countries.
Culture / 20 weeks ago
The world's least religious? Macau, South Korea, and Hong Kong say yes
A new report by World Population Review highlights an intriguing trend in global belief systems: atheism continues to rise, especially in urbanised and technologically advanced societies. The latest ranking identifies Macau as the world’s most atheist region, with 59.3% of its population identifying as non-believers.
Business / 22 weeks ago
The world’s most stolen grocery items revealed
Cheese has earned the dubious distinction of being the most stolen grocery item globally, according to data from World of Statistics covered by international outlets including Smithsonian Magazine and Telegrafi. An astonishing 4% of global cheese production is lost annually to theft, highlighting how dairy, especially cheese, has become a prime target for both petty shoplifting and organised retail crime.
World / 31 weeks ago
Countries with the highest average sexual partners of a lifetime
When it comes to the number of sexual partners over a lifetime, Turkey has emerged at the top of the global rankings, according to new data from the World Population Review. The report, which compares sexual behaviour across countries, places Turkey in the lead with an average of 14.5 partners. Australia follows closely with an average of 13.3 partners, while New Zealand comes in third at 13.2. The rest of the top 10 is largely dominated by European nations, with Iceland, Finland, Norway, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland all making the list.
World / 35 weeks ago
How democratic is the world?
The state of democracy around the world is a pressing concern. The Democracy Index 2024, paints a bleak picture, with the overall global Democracy Index score declining from 5.23 in 2023 to 5.23 in 2024. This downward trend is alarming, with 130 countries experiencing a decline in their score or making no improvement. The global average score has fallen from 5.52 in 2006 to a historic low of 5.23 in 2024. More than one-third of the world's population, approximately 39.2%, live under authoritarian rule, with 60 countries classified as "authoritarian regimes".
Maps / 43 weeks ago
Countries with the longest weekly hours worked per employee
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) tracks various labour statistics, including the average weekly hours worked per employee. In its latest findings on global work-hour trends, some countries work longer than ILO's prescribed 48-hour work week.
Technology / 44 weeks ago
Top 7 countries by car ownership
Car ownership is a significant indicator of a country's economic development and lifestyle. Globally, about 35% of households own a car, though this varies significantly by region. According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Centre, in Italy, 89% of households have a car, closely followed by the United States at 88%.
