Global Health
如今的友谊：少即是多
根据美国生活调查中心的数据，相比于30年前，美国人的亲密朋友要少得多；只有13%的美国成年人表示他们有10个或更多的亲密朋友，而1990年接受调查的人则有33%；研究人员说，新冠肺炎疫情是这一变化的一个潜在原因，地理流动性增加、晚婚也是部分原因。
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Financial and Monetary Systems
Chart: How do different generations view stocks and shares?
A new survey has found that the most popular way of spending imaginary riches is on the stocks and shares market. Here's a breakdown of how different generations responded.
Global Health
Friendships: Less is now more
Just 13% of US adults say they have 10 or more close friends, compared with a third of people in 1990, according to the Survey Center on American Life.
Economic Progress
Here's how global GDP has changed over the past 40 years
The global population has doubled, and the global GDP has increased almost fourfold in volume since the 1980s, but where is the strongest economic growth now?
Electricity
The rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure is finally picking up pace. But many countries are still a long way behind
A lot of countries are behind on electric vehicle infrastructure, but there are signs of progress, with revenues related to EV infrastructure speeding up.
Economic Progress
This chart shows the growth of India's economy
India’s economy is forecast to grow 7% this year, making it the 5th largest in the world, the International Monetary Fund says. It was 11th a decade ago.
Climate Change
Company given away to support the fight in saving our planet and tackle the climate crisis
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred 98% of the company’s stock to a nonprofit, and 2% plus decision-making authority to a different trust.
Workforce and Employment
What makes a job advert attractive to potential employees? And what puts them off?
Job adverts not specifying a salary range is the top dislike named by applicants in the US. But they like ads that mention flexible hours and remote work.
Africa
Africa leads the world in solar power potential, research finds
A chart showing the global average potential of solar energy has Africa out front. A lot of this potential is still untapped, but is "a unique opportunity".
Workforce and Employment
Banking has higher office attendance rates than any other sector
A new multi-country, multi-sector survey looks at average office attendance and finds that average attendance is just 26%, peaking in the middle of the week.
Future of Consumption
E-Commerce revenue to shrink for the first time ever
E-commerce revenues are forecast to shrink for the first time ever, according to the latest forecast from Statista Digital Market Outlook.
Africa
A fifth of people in Africa are suffering from chronic hunger. This map shows where the situation is most severe
About 20% of people in Africa face chronic hunger, versus only 10% globally. The situation is worst in Somalia and ‘very serious’ in seven other countries
Workforce and Employment
Why are Americans quitting their jobs?
A McKinsey & Company survey explores the reasons why Americans quit their jobs, finding that lack of career development is the biggest driving force.
Africa
The future looks bright for Africa's solar energy output
New figures from the Global Solar Atlas for The World Bank reveal the average potential of solar energy around the world, with Africa leading the charge.
Education, Skills and Learning
Education: Girls are catching up with boys in sub-Saharan Africa
While levels of educational participation could improve across the board, the number of girls completing school in sub-Saharan Africa is on the increase.