External: How the world consumer class will grow from 4 billion to 5 billion people by 2031
The continuous growth of the global consumer class is the biggest news that no one is talking about. Surprisingly, neither the global financial crisis...
The World of Tomorrow in Data
How long will you live, how much money will we earn, and is it possible to prosper and manage climate change?...
Press Release: The World of Tomorrow in Data
Washington D.C., Dr. Wolfgang Fengler, incoming CEO of World Data Lab, spoke at the prestigious 2023 Global Inclusive Growth Summit on April 13, 2023....
External: China and India: The future of the global consumer market
On April 14th, 2023, India is set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country. This historic event marks a turning point in global d...
China vs. India — Where is the momentum in consumer spending?
Did you know that China and India are the only countries in the world that are home to over 1 billion people, respectively? According to World Data L...
How the Biggest Fashion Brands are Undervaluing Emerging Markets
Since COVID-19 struck, the clothing industry has seen a considerable decrease in demand. The top four brands (Nike, Adidas, H&M, and Zara) have se...
The world is not only getting richer but also much older
The world is not only getting richer but also much older. The power of the “silver economy” is now also affecting emerging markets, including...
Silver Economy Spending Power Trends in Asia
Europe is not the only part of the world affected by demographic change–Asia is also aging. We estimate that Asia’s 60+ cohort is current...
Silver Economy Spending Power Trends in Europe
The global average life expectancy for a child born today is 77.5 years for a boy and 81 years for a girl. According to the World Health Organizati...