In the U.S. and around the world, inflation is high and getting higher
In nearly all of the 44 advanced economies we analyzed, consumer prices have risen substantially since pre-pandemic times.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
In nearly all of the 44 advanced economies we analyzed, consumer prices have risen substantially since pre-pandemic times.
As concern about federal spending rises among both Democrats and Republicans, here’s a primer on the national debt of the United States.
The number of international migrants grew to 281 million in 2020; 3.6% of the world’s people lived outside their country of birth that year.
97% of Asian Americans registered to vote say a candidate’s policy positions are more important than their race or ethnicity when deciding whom to vote for.
Public polling estimates on COVID-19 vaccination have been within about 2.8 points, on average, of the CDC’s calculated rate.
37% of U.S. adults say they are following news about the coronavirus outbreak very closely. That is up from 31% in March 2021.
A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.
Last year, Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy had combined sales of about $21.1 billion globally – up 89% since 2022.
Women made up 47% of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2023, up from 30% in 1950 – but growth has stagnated.
Young workers express general contentment with many aspects of work; personal connections like relationships with co-workers stand out.
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