Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
What are the most popular hobbies among retirees?
A new Statista survey reveals the most popular hobbies for retirees. Cooking and baking came out top in the US, while reading was the first choice in the UK.
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Finland
Charted: The happiest countries in the world
Finland has topped the World Happiness Report rankings for the sixth year running. Denmark and Iceland are the next happiest countries in the world.
Artificial Intelligence
Here's how Americans think AI will help the world
Around 78% of people in the US think AI could have an impact on whether robots end up carrying out medical surgery, a Pew Research Center survey shows.
United States
Here's what Americans think of news organizations
Over 50% of respondents to a US survey believes that news organizations mislead or misinform people. But there is a more favorable view of local outlets.
United Kingdom
Charted: UK is the only G7 country expected to face a recession in 2023
The UK is expected to be the only G7 country to fall into recession in 2023, with its economic prospects worse than those of sanction-hit Russia, IMF says.
Future of the Environment
Which European countries have seen new temperature records this January?
Eight countries in Europe recorded all-time high temperatures in January 2023, including Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain and Latvia, Poland and Lithuania.
Pandemic Preparedness and Response
These are the countries where social progress is rising and falling the most
The rate of social progress is getting better, but it has slowed significantly in recent years due to factors including the pandemic and economic instability.
Cities and Urbanization
Top 10 cities with the best public transport
New rankings surveyed 60 major cities around the world on their infrastructure, social impact, market attractiveness, system efficiency and network innovation.
Financial and Monetary Systems
These countries are the most stressed about price hikes this Christmas
Price hikes are causing people extra stress in the run-up to Christmas, a new poll shows. Nearly 90% said they feel stressed about the impact of rising prices.
Plastics and the Environment
Majority of people support global rules to end plastic pollution
Governments from around the world have agreed to put an end to plastic pollution by the end of 2024 - and most people surveyed agree global rules are needed.
Forests
This chart signals the need for a rainforest OPEC
Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are discussing a new ‘Rainforest OPEC’ deal to protect primary tropical forests, the Guardian reports.
Supply Chains
This chart shows where water and food supply are a major concern
A survey shows 54% of people in South Africa say food and water security one of the biggest challenges to their country, while in the US, that figure is 27%.
Energy Transition
Here's where energy poverty is felt most in Europe
With the absence of Russia's natural gas, Europe has noticed a shortage of energy. In the UK alone, one in three households is expected to be pushed into energy poverty this winter.
United Kingdom
This chart explores UK's chronic loneliness during the pandemic
Chronic loneliness is affecting up to 1 million more people in the UK than pre-pandemic. Where you live and how old you are can be contributing factors.
Economic Progress
Inflation becomes the leading global concern in 2022
The pandemic is no longer the chief global concern after months of war in Ukraine, droughts, an energy crisis and skyrocketing inflation, says Statista.