Manufacturing output refers to the total value of goods produced by the manufacturing sector of an economy and is considered a critical indicator of economic activity and industrial strength. China and the United States are the world’s two largest manufacturing powers. China’s

Global average cost of Mobile Data as of January 2024. Switzerland had the highest price, followed by the United States and New Zealand.

Flattest Countries on Earth (minimal elevation variation) as of 2025.

The tourism economy refers to the impact of tourism on an economy, measured through the revenue generated, jobs created, and the broader influence on local, national, and international markets. It encompasses all economic activities resulting from the travel and hospitality.

The United States remains the world's largest tourism economy, supporting over 20 million jobs as of 2024. It contributed $2.6 trillion to GDP and over $585 billion in tax revenue, making up almost 7% of total government income. Nearly 90% of tourism spending now comes from

Global nuclear power capacity totaled 396 gigawatt, with 439 reactors operating across over 30 countries as of late 2023. The United States has the largest operating nuclear power capacity in the world, with 102 gigawatts across 94 reactors. China leads in planned future nuclear

Export dependency among major economies refers to the proportion of a country's gross domestic product (GDP) that comes from exports of goods and services. The European Union (EU) had 38% of its GDP from exports of goods in 2023, highest among the major economies. The United

North America: Canada welcomed approximately 19.9 million international visitors in 2024. For overnight stays specifically, about 15.4 million US visitors spent at least one night in Canada in 2024. Also, Canada welcomed a total of 23.4 million arrivals from the United States.

The International Air Transport Association reports that today's five-year average (2020–2024) is one accident for every 810,000 flights, a significant upgrade from one per 456,000 flights a decade ago. In 2024 alone, there were more than 40 million commercial flights but only.

Air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation, with continual improvements in technology, training, and international safety standards further reducing accident risks. Air New Zealand is the world's safest airline in 2025, just ahead of Australia's Qantas. Its

Singapore, Switzerland, Denmark, and the United States consistently lead global digital advancement due to a synergy of visionary policies, infrastructure investment, education, and innovation cultures. The United States retains global leadership in foundational technologies

Largest Companies by Market Cap in the European Union and the United Kingdom as of July 2025.

Fertility Rates by Continent in 2025:. Africa: 4.1 children per woman, the only continent with a total fertility rate (TFR) still far above the "replacement rate" of 2.1. Sub-Saharan Africa is even higher, at around 4.3. Asia: 1.8.Europe: 1.4 (with some countries below 1.2).North.

The entire continent of Africa has a rapidly growing youth population. By 2050, it is projected that nearly 40% of the world's children will live in Africa, an outcome of consistently high fertility rates and declining child mortality. Here are the nations with the most children

A country can be highly digitally advanced without having the most smartphone users (e.g., Singapore, Switzerland). Only a few countries, such as the United States, Japan, and to a lesser extent Germany and China, consistently rank high on both lists due to both large populations.

Most Digitally Advanced nations are often smaller, economically developed countries with strong innovation centers that rely on high-tech infrastructure and integrate advanced digital services into everyday life. Most Smartphone Users are found in the world's most populous

Highest Number of Seniors (65 or older) by Country in 2025. Japan stands out as the only Country with a population exceeding 124 million (as of 2025), where nearly a third of the entire population is 65 or older. In contrast, much of Southern and Western Europe has a proportion

Pharma Exports: Europe vs North America. Europe:.Home to many multinational pharma giants (Roche, Novartis, Sanofi, Bayer, etc.). Strong regulatory framework and innovation ecosystem. Major focus on patent-protected branded medicines and biopharmaceuticals. North America:.Global.

Europe significantly outpaces North America in total pharmaceutical export value. Enjoys a major trade surplus in pharmaceuticals, about €158 billion in 2023. The United States, while a strong exporter, is also the world's largest importer of pharmaceuticals, reflecting both.

Germany consistently leads by a wide margin in pharmaceutical exports. German pharmaceutical exports benefit from advanced manufacturing, rigorous quality standards, and substantial investments in research and development. The country primarily exports pharmaceuticals to other

The average global user checks their phone about 58 times daily and spends over 4.5 hours using it. Young adults (18–29) are the heaviest users, especially in North America. Smartphones have largely replaced other devices for communications, mobile shopping, and entertainment.