Looking Into The Mirror
World Status Today
Many of us consider our species, the human beings, as very intelligent, because we achieved a significant influence on the planet we live on. We subdued other living beings and we manipulate our planet as we see it fit. But how does the world status really look like if we have a look at some essential aspects of human life?
The fast majority of all human beings live in very harsh conditions and are struggling for survival: They 1. live in a conflict zone, 2. have been displaced, 3. lack safe drinking water, 4. face hunger, 5. breathe toxic air, 6. lack safe sanitation and/or 7. are vulnerable to climate change. While the struggle for survival affects mostly people in poorer countries, people in wealthier countries are struggling more with heavy 8. physical and 9. mental disorders. Many people around the world struggle with 10. loneliness and 11. the vast majority has sleep disorders of some kind.
- 2 Billion People Live in Conflict Areas (2022)
- 100 million humans have been displaced (2022)
- 2 billion people lack safe drinking water (2020)
- Between 691 and 783 million people faced hunger (2022)
- Almost all of the global population (99%) breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits
93% of the world’s children breathe toxic air every day (2023) - 3.6 billion people lack safe sanitation (2020)
- 3.3 Billion people Are Highly Vulnerable to Climate Change (2022)
- More than 1.9 billion adults are overweight, of these over 650 million were obese (2016)
1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have hypertension (2023)
More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes (2022)
Raised cholesterol affects 39% of adults (2019)
39.5% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes (USA, 2015–2017) - 970 million people suffer from mental disorders (2019)
- Over 1 in 5 People Worldwide Feel Lonely a Lot (2023)
- Only 13% of adults are sleeping well daily (2024) and 76% report sleep disorders (2019)
World Status Statistics
Conflicts
Military Expenditure
Mental Health
Hunger
Drinking Water
Biodiversity
Freshwater Use
Global Warming
Annual CO₂ Emissions
World Status News
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In 2016, More Than 1.9 Billion Adults, 18 Years And Older, Were Overweight. Of These Over 650 Million Were Obese
Obesity and overweight have reached alarming proportions globally, posing a serious threat to health and well-being. Since 1975, the number of overweight and obese individuals has nearly tripled, painting a concerning picture of an escalating epidemic. In 2016 alone, over 1.9 billion adults were overweight, and more than 650 million were classified as obese.
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537 Million Adults Are Living With Diabetes Worldwide
The IDF Diabetes Atlas (2021) reports that 10.5% of the adult population (20-79 years) has diabetes, with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition. By 2045, IDF projections show that 1 in 8 adults, approximately 783 million, will be living with diabetes, an increase of 46%.
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Nearly Half of the Global Population or 3.6 Billion People Lack Safe Sanitation
The UNICEF report, "Progress on household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene 2000-2020: Five years into the SDGs," sheds light on the uneven, often frustrating, reality of access to basic human necessities like clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. While progress has been made since the turn of the millennium, billions still grapple with inadequate or nonexistent facilities, jeopardizing their health and well-being.
