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Top countries with the lowest and highest life expectancy in 2024
Key takeaways:
  • African countries have the lowest life expectancy.
  • Most of the countries with the highest life expectancy are in Europe and Asia
  • The countries with the highest life expectancy are mostly developed nations.
  • Thirteen countries were observed to have a life expectancy above 84 years, while 11 countries have a life expectancy below 61 years.

China dominated apple production since 1992 and was growing half of the world’s apples by 2022
In 1961, China produced just 167,000 tonnes of apples, accounting for a mere 1% of global production. Over the next six decades, this figure surged by 28,300%, reaching 47.5 million tonnes by 2022 and capturing 50% of global production — growing at an average rate of around 7.5% per year. China's rise began with agricultural reforms in the late 1970s and gained momentum in the 1980s and 1990s. These are the top ten apple-producing countries over the years.

China and India have been the top sources of international students in the US since 2001, now making up a combined 54%
Since the 1950s, the top sources of international students in the US have changed, with Canada initially leading, followed by Iran in the 1970s, Taiwan and Japan in the 1980s and 90s, and China and India taking the lead from the 2000s onward. China and India account for a combined 54% of the total international students in the US as of the 2023/2024 academic year. By 2021, Nigeria entered the top ten, reaching 7th place by 2024.

China accounted for nearly one-third of the world's vehicle production in 2023
In 2023, global vehicle production surged, led by China with over 30 million vehicles — a 12% increase from 2022. The US and Japan followed, holding 11% and 10% shares, respectively. Global output rose 10%, reaching 93.55 million vehicles, up from 85.02 million in 2022. Only two African countries — South Africa and Morocco — made the top 25, highlighting the continent's developing automotive sector.

Nigeria accounted for 2% of the global labour force
As of 2023, the global labour force has expanded to an estimated 3.63 billion, driven by population booms in key regions. China and India lead with a combined 1.37 billion people 15+ active in the workforce. Nigeria ranks 7th with 76 million, following the US, Indonesia, Brazil, and Pakistan.

Nigeria will be the third most populous country in the world by 2050
Nigeria was the seventh most populous nation in the world in 2020, with 206.1 million people. Projected to reach a population of 401.3 million by 2050, Nigeria will rank third after India (1st) and China (2nd). According to Institut national d'études démographiques' projections, Nigeria, Ethiopia, DR Congo, Egypt, Tanzania, and Kenya will be among the world’s top 20 most populous countries by 2050.

4 African countries were among the world’s top 20 most populous countries in 2020
Nigeria was the seventh most populous nation in the world in 2020, with 206.1 million people. Projected to reach a population of 401.3 million by 2050, Nigeria will rank third after India (1st) and China (2nd). According to Institut national d'études démographiques' projections, Nigeria, Ethiopia, DR Congo, Egypt, Tanzania, and Kenya will be among the world’s top 20 most populous countries by 2050.

With $2.8 trillion in sales, China is the largest eCommerce market globally
With Chinese platforms like Alibaba and AliExpress serving customers across the globe, China's eCommerce sales in 2021 ($2.78 trillion) are larger than the sales in the USA, the UK, and other countries of the top 10 eCommerce markets globally combined.

Top ten countries by medals won in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The United States of America dominated the 2020 Olympic Games, winning a total of 113 medals followed by China with 88. No African country is in the top ten by the number of medals won.

A Trend Miss universe top winners by country From 2000
  • 2000–2005: Of the titles, two went to Venezuela and one to India and Puerto Rico. India's win in 2000 marked its first Miss Universe title.
  • 2006–2010: Mexico, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico each managed to win a single contest. Mexico's win in 2010 was particularly historic, given that it was the first time the country won the title of Miss Universe.
  • 2011–2015: While the Philippines and Venezuela each won two titles, Colombia took one.
  • 2016–2020: Mexico and South Africa managed one victory each; South Africa had consecutive victories in 2017 and 2019.
  • 2021–2024: India, Mexico, South Africa, and Denmark each secured one win. This win for India in 2021 is the third Miss Universe title in the country.

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