World Statistics Mini-Site

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Whether you're an economist, a demographer, or just someone who loves to travel, this mini-site has something for you. Explore the fascinating world of global statistics and gain insights into population trends and economic indicators. Using this website will give you the information you need to better understand our world.

In recent years, due to certain events, the world has experienced some wild demographic shifts. Wealthy nations struggle with aging populations and small workforces while other countries have rapidly increasing populations.

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The availability of global statistics has exploded. Governments, international organizations, and research institutions now collect and publish vast amounts of data on everything from population growth to economic development. This wealth of information has opened up new opportunities for analysis and understanding, allowing us to make more informed decisions about everything from public policy to business strategy.

So, what are you waiting for? Start exploring the world of global statistics today!

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Why this Matters

Population size and economic output can shape both the opportunities and challenges different countries face. Rapidly growing populations place strain on housing and infrastructrue, while a decreasing population (aging) puts strain on social systems. Similarly, looking at a country's GDP tells about their availble resources for growth, innovation, public services, and more.

Looking at this data side by side explains why some countries are powerful and some are not. Other factors like policy, location etc. also play a role, but these two alone can give you a lot of valuable insights.

An Aging Population

The increased average age, especially in developed countries has led to some economic troubles. In the USA, for instance, the taxation cost of social security has gone up since they have significantly less workers per aging person than there were when social security was first proposed.

Economic Growth

While population play a role in economic growth, by looking at the data of the top ten countries, you can see that it plays little role in the nominal GDP or GDP per capita (in some cases). Use this site to compare each country's nominal GDP, growth rate, population, and GDP per capita, then click on a country's name to get a quick, auto-generated summary.