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World / 3 weeks ago
5 of the world’s 10 largest countries now below replacement-level fertility
Across much of the world, people are having fewer children than ever before. A new visual from World Visualised, using World Bank data, shows a striking pattern: between 2000 and 2023, fertility rates in the ten largest countries have fallen sharply, and in five of them, they’ve dropped below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman. According to the data, this includes China, Russia, the United States, Brazil, and Indonesia, nations that together make up nearly half of the world’s population. Meanwhile, countries like Nigeria, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India have also seen steady declines, though their rates remain above replacement for now.
Culture / 5 weeks ago
Eastern Europe leads global alcohol consumption
The highest per-capita alcohol consumption in the world is concentrated in Eastern Europe. According to data from World Population Review (2022), Romania tops the list at 17.1 liters of pure alcohol per year, followed by Georgia (15.5 L), Latvia (14.7 L), Moldova (14.1 L), Czechia (13.7 L), Lithuania (12.2 L), Namibia (12 L), Poland (11.9 L), Austria (11.8 L), and Bulgaria (11.5 L).
Technology / 8 weeks ago
Global smartphone leaders: U.S. takes the lead as mobile trends redefine 2025
Smartphones are no longer just a convenience; they are the backbone of modern life, driving everything from communication and commerce to entertainment and education. According to Newzoo’s Global Mobile Market Report, the United States continues to lead the world in smartphone penetration, with 81.6% of its population owning a smartphone. Japan follows closely at 78.6%, with Russia at 73.6%, while China and Indonesia hover around 68%.
Environment / 28 weeks ago
Top seafood consumers in the world
Although meat remains a primary source of protein in many regions, seafood—including fish and other edible marine species—has steadily gained popularity as a widely consumed protein alternative. According to our World in Data, as of 2022 the world produced around 20 million tonnes of fish and seafood annually.
