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Measuring what matters
There are several simple, basic indicators of a nation’s health and capacity for long-term survival:
The Social Well-Being Index takes these into account to build a clear picture of the modern world and where the 146 countries surveyed stand in it. Read more
There are several simple, basic indicators of a nation’s health and capacity for long-term survival:
- Total fertility rate
- Life expectancy
- Infant mortality
- The number of homicides
- Income inequality
- Education levels
The Social Well-Being Index takes these into account to build a clear picture of the modern world and where the 146 countries surveyed stand in it. Read more
Japan has fewer children than ever. Why?
The country’s child population has hit a record low, as falling births, fewer marriages and deep social shifts reshape society
The EU is an STI hotbed. What happened?
An ECDC report shows record STI growth across Europe, with gonorrhea and syphilis rising sharply over the past decade
UNESCO records a halt in the growth of children’s participation in school education
A new UNESCO report shows school participation gains have stalled worldwide, with setbacks appearing even in rich countries
France has split. And how is it feeling?
France’s welfare state now masks deeper fracture, rising crime and a political shift in its urban outskirts
Historic low birth rates registered in the US
New CDC data show fertility has fallen below even Depression-era levels, raising fresh questions about family stability and long-term decline
Russian school students' strategy has radically changed
Only 42.5% of 9th-graders moved on to 10th grade in 2024, with others preferring education alternative paths to than university education
