As data and technology continue opening windows into the world, we gain fascinating perspectives on the similarities and differences between countries. Reports leveraging well-being surveys, census figures, and economic metrics offer a meaningful look beyond basic stats.
In this article, we'll explore three compelling visualizations that showcase trends across societies. From 😊 happiness rankings and 🏙 population densities to 📉 falling inflation worldwide, each reveals telling insights into the dynamics shaping life in nations everywhere. So let's dive into these illuminating 📊 data landscapes and discover what they convey about economics, demographics, and quality of life on a global 🌎 scale.
8 billion people occupy 130 million km2 of land, averaging 62 people/km2.
Distribution varies greatly by continent, region and country.
23.6% of world population on just 3.2% of land, averaging 460 people/km2.
India to surpass China as most populated nation at 480 people/km2.
Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Palestine top the list over 500 people/km2.
Australia, Libya, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia have lowest densities under 2 people/km2.
In summary, population densities vary greatly worldwide based on available land and regional differences. Asia remains the most dense continent overall.
The World Happiness Report ranks countries based on life evaluations from the Gallup World Poll.
Finland, Denmark, Iceland top the 2024 rankings based on averages from 2021-2023.
Small, wealthy European nations dominate the top. Costa Rica and Kuwait are new to the top 20.
Population size correlates with rank - only Netherlands and Australia in top 10 have over 15M people.
Afghanistan ranks last with a score of 1.7, only Asian nation in bottom 10.
U.S. and Canada see a happiness gap between old and young not seen in Nordic countries.
Central/Eastern Europe converging with Western Europe in happiness after decades of a gap.
The report provides useful insights into factors that affect national well-being and life satisfaction.
After high inflation during the pandemic, central banks aim for 2-3% rates. Let's look at where G20 countries stand now.
This data from Trading Economics shows annual inflation rates in February 2024 vs each country's COVID peak.
and rates for other G20 nations
💸 One Standout:
Argentina's inflation has only increased since the pandemic. This is due to long history of printing money to cover government overspending.
Food prices have been hit hard in Argentina too - like beef prices up 40-70% from Jul-Aug 2023.
🔎 Most G20 nations have curbed inflation from pandemic peaks, but Argentina still faces sky-high rising costs. Central banks aim to get all rates closer to 2-3% target.