Global Finance presents a free database of information on political and social measures—including such topics as internet use, happiness rankings, press freedom, and population and mortality—with interactive maps and tools that help present the data in a user-friendly format.

Developed, designed, prepared by seasoned journalists, each page presents facts, figures and information on a particular topic—allowing readers to delve deeply into the subject—along with useful links for further research.

Life Expectancy By Country

Data on life expectancy offers insight into the health of countries around the world and, as such, into their citizens' chances and ability to prosper.

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Internet Users By Country & Gender

The term "Internet users" includes subscribers who pay for Internet access (dial-up, leased line and fixed broadband) and people who have access without paying directly, either as a member of a household or from work, school, a public library or Internet café. 

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Global Broadband Penetration Rates

According to the OECD, broadband penetration is measured by the number of broadband subscribers per 100 inhabitants. Broadband connections comprise both fixed and wireless services offering connectivity with download speeds greater than 256kbit/seconds. Fixed services include DSL, Cable and Fibre. ...

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