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State of the Global Family infographic

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SUBJECTS: Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: International Comparisons

Table compares a wide variety of global indicators between 1968 and 2018. How have things changed during this 50 year period? Data covers demographics, health and wealth indicators, resource consumption, and more.

Graphic originally published on the Quick Trip to 7.6 Billion wall chart.

Chart of demographic, wealth, resource and impact indicators compare 1968 with 2018

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