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If affordability drives entertainment spending, it’s only logical that rising costs are the biggest purchase barrier. Ac...
07/17/2026

If affordability drives entertainment spending, it’s only logical that rising costs are the biggest purchase barrier. According to Statista Consumer Insights, 38 percent of U.S. respondents cite increasing prices and hidden fees as a reason for not spending money on media and entertainment, far ahead of other concerns. Platform fragmentation is another pain point, with 21 percent saying there are simply too many services to choose from, followed closely by ads on paid plans, which are a no-go to 20 percent of respondents.

Beyond pricing, the data points to a growing sense of friction in the user experience. Too many add-ons, hidden auto-renewals and choice overload highlight how complexity can deter consumers just as much as cost. As platforms compete for attention and subscription revenue, reducing this friction may become just as important as expanding content libraries. The simplicity of Netflix’s $9,99 all-you-can stream model was one of the reasons for its meteoric rise – that simplicity has long fallen victim to the streaming wars, though.

07/17/2026

Internet shutdowns remained a global tool of control in 2025. These countries experienced full-service internet shutdowns affecting people’s access to communication and information.

Let’s take a closer look at where these shutdowns occurred.

*Cambodia, Myanmar, Palestine, Russia, and Ukraine include cross-border shutdowns.

Having long been critical of international cooperation, President Donald Trump has doubled down on his America First sta...
07/16/2026

Having long been critical of international cooperation, President Donald Trump has doubled down on his America First stance during his second term. Since his return to the White House in January 2025, the U.S. has pulled out of numerous international organizations and the rhetoric employed towards long-standing allies has – on many occasions – been more confrontational than cooperative.

Last week’s NATO summit was the latest example of Trump’s confrontational style, when he harshly criticized Spain for its unwillingness to increase its defense spending to 5 percent of GDP under NATO’s new spending goal and its refusal to let the U.S. use Spanish air bases for operations against Iran. Trump’s behavior towards his allies is perhaps best described as inconsistent, as he tends to criticize them one day and praise them exuberantly on other occasions, especially in joint public appearances.

This unpredictability has made it difficult for U.S. allies to deal with the current administration, hurting the reputation of the United States as a reliable partner in global affairs. As our chart, based on data from the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Survey, shows, the international perception of the U.S. in that regard has reversed sharply since 2022, with majorities in several allied countries no longer viewing the U.S. as a reliable partner. Interestingly, the damage to the U.S. reputation has been most pronounced in Canada and Western Europe, whereas partners in Eastern Europe and Asia continue to express comparatively higher levels of confidence in the U.S.

Large volumes of vaccines are produced in developing countries, with the three largest Indian producers alone making up ...
07/16/2026

Large volumes of vaccines are produced in developing countries, with the three largest Indian producers alone making up more than 40 percent of the global total of vaccine output in 2024. This is in stark contrast to the financial value of vaccines produced that year. Here, U.S. pharma companies Merck and Pfizer together made up more than 40 percent of that metric despite only producing around 10 percent of global vaccines. This is according to the World Health Organizations' Global Vaccine Market Report.

The concentration of earnings is due to the two companies specializing in some expensive vaccines, namely the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer in the case of Merck and pneumococcal vaccinations in the case of Pfizer. While around 100 million and 350 million of these vaccines were produced in 2024, they were valued at more than more than $9 billion and more than $8 billion, respectively.

At the same time, the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines in the world by volume, the Serum Institute of India, produces the oral polio vaccine as its biggest seller. In its case, more than 2 billion doses a year bring in only $50 million a year, half of which is bought up by the World Health Organization for use in immunization campaigns around the world.

While the oral polio vaccine is an older immunization that is already out of use in most nations, the HPV and PCV vaccines are newer, having been rolled out in the 2000s. Merck, Pfizer and other pharma enterprises on the list of the biggest earners from vaccines are clearly profit-oriented companies and also pay for the development and licensing of vaccines. In contrast, the Serum Institute’s mission is explicitly to produce vaccine at prices “affordable to the common man and in abundance”. Additionally, the Serum Institute did not develop or buy the rights to the oral polio vaccine as its formula is in the public domain. It also obtains most of its other licenses for vaccines through agreements with international organizations or institutions.

Confidence in U.S. leadership has fluctuated significantly over the past two decades, closely tracking changes in the oc...
07/15/2026

Confidence in U.S. leadership has fluctuated significantly over the past two decades, closely tracking changes in the occupant of the White House. As our chart, based on data from past and present editions of Pew’s Global Attitudes Survey shows, confidence in President Donald Trump among key U.S. allies has mostly been low, although it has edged up slightly compared to the end of his first term. Interestingly, Trump’s current ratings are broadly in line with those recorded for George W. Bush toward the end of his presidency.

Bush’s low standing in many Western European countries at the time was largely shaped by opposition to the Iraq War and broader concerns about U.S. foreign policy. By contrast, confidence in U.S. leadership rebounded sharply under Barack Obama, who consistently received high approval ratings across G7 countries. While views of Joe Biden were also relatively positive, they never reached Obama era highs and deteriorated gradually over time. Overall, the data highlights how strongly international perceptions of the United States tend to shift with changes in leadership and foreign policy direction.

07/15/2026

🌱 The top 5 sustainable companies 2026

In partnership with TIME, Statista assessed more than 5,700 companies from 70 countries to determine the third edition of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. They underwent a rigorous 4-step process, which involved the consideration of over 20 key data points, such as CDP score, alignment with GRI and IFRS, emissions and energy intensity, gender equality and employee turnover.

With a population of 41.9 million, Jakarta in Indonesia tops the list of the world's most populous cities, followed by B...
07/14/2026

With a population of 41.9 million, Jakarta in Indonesia tops the list of the world's most populous cities, followed by Bangladesh's capital Dhaka (36.6 million) and Tokyo (33.4 million). This is according to data from the UN Population Division. The geographical distribution is striking – Asian metropolises dominate the list of the largest cities, while those in Europe and the Americas rank significantly lower. Europe is notably underrepresented: London, with 10.4 million inhabitants, is the only European megacity, which is defined as a place with more than 10 million inhabitants.

At the same time, there are vast differences in population density: Cairo, for instance, has an approximate density of 15,542 inhabitants per square kilometer. In contrast, cities like New York (at 2,961 inhabitants per square kilometer) are significantly more spread out. Mumbai (ranked 12th at 20.2 million inhabitants) has the highest density among megacities, with an average of 27,301 people per square kilometer.

This trend reflects structural patterns of global urbanization. An increasing number of people is flocking to economic hubs, particularly in emerging economies. However, this rapid growth is placing mounting pressure on infrastructure, housing and the environment, creating new long-term challenges for urban planning.

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07/13/2026

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07/10/2026

Oil has lost importance since the beginning of the millennium—but it remains the world’s most important energy source. Its share of global primary energy supply is falling from 36.3 percent in 2003 to 30.2 percent in 2023, as shown by the Statista animation based on data from the International Energy Agency (IEA). At the same time, coal is showing the opposite trend, with its share rising from 24.7 percent to 27.8 percent over the same period. This trend is driven in particular by high coal consumption in China. This underscores the ongoing dependence of many economies on fossil fuels.

Natural gas is also increasing slightly and now accounts for 22.7 percent, up from 21.0 percent two decades earlier. The share of renewable energy is growing much more rapidly: solar, wind, and other renewable sources rose from 0.6 percent to 3.3 percent. Nevertheless, their contribution to the global energy mix remains comparatively small so far.

These shifts show that the transition of the energy system is proceeding more slowly than many had expected. While renewable energy is growing, fossil fuels continue to secure energy supplies. Germany, too, remains heavily dependent on oil imports. This trend could indicate that structural changes in the energy sector require more time and are heavily dependent on political and economic conditions.

After years of stability in the CEO position, the past six years have brought two changes at the top of Nike. Less than ...
07/10/2026

After years of stability in the CEO position, the past six years have brought two changes at the top of Nike. Less than five years after taking over from long-time CEO Mark Parker in 2020, John Donahoe stepped down from his role in October 2025, making way for Nike veteran Elliott Hill. Donahoe had successfully guided the sportswear giant through the Covid-19 pandemic, overseeing Nike's aggressive direct-to-consumer push, which helped the company thrive during the pandemic but would eventually backfire.

Shortly after sales boomed in 2021, Nike ran into problems, as its intense focus on where to sell made the company lose sight of what to sell. Amid an overreliance on its legacy footwear models, the brand once known for innovation and successful storytelling lost some of its competitive edge, suddenly finding itself play catch up with long-time rival Adidas and smaller upstarts such as Swiss running shoe company On or Hoka, a U.S. brand owned by Deckers Brands.

More than one and half years after long-time Nike veteran Elliott Hill returned to the sportswear giant as President and CEO, the turnaround he's supposed to lead has yet to show results. On June 30, the company reported that sales for fiscal year 2026, which ended May 31, were flat as modest growth in North America and EMEA was mostly offset by a double-digit sales decline in Greater China. While Nike's efforts to rebuild wholesale partnerships started to pay dividends - wholesale revenue increased 6 percent - Nike Direct revenue, i.e. sales across Nike's own website, app and retail locations, dropped 6 percent.

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