Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased by 55% in 2022 from the year before, according to data from the EV Volumes sales database. China remains the world’s largest EV market, with 59% of global sales. World Economic Forum estimates annual EV sales need to increase 18-fold by 2030 to meet global emissions targets.
The World Economic Forum publishes a comprehensive series of reports which examine in detail the broad range of global issues it seeks to address with stakeholders as part of its mission of improving the state of the world. Besides reports on its key events and standalone publications such as the Global Competitiveness Report, the Global Risks Report and the Global Gender Gap Report, the Forum ...
COVID-19 had a huge impact on the education of children – but the full scale is only just emerging. Recovering the time lost must be a priority for all.
Quantum computing could upend assumptions about blockchain's security — posing serious risks to billions of dollars of cryptocurrencies that rely on it.
The 2022 rate hike cycle is the fastest, reaching a 2.36 percentage point increase nearly twice as fast as the rate hike cycle of ‘88-‘89. On the other hand, the most severe interest rate hikes occurred in the ‘04 – ‘06 cycle when the EFFR climbed by almost four percentage points.
Nearly two years after the start of global disruptions due to COVID-19, economies, societies and organizations are continuing to grapple with the unpredictable trajectory of the virus.
Ukraine's agricultural sector, which accounts for 41% of its total exports, has been greatly hindered by Russia's invasion. Here's a look at its top agricultural exports, based on data from the US Department of Agriculture.
Climate change is not just affecting weather patterns. It’s affecting people’s lives in noticeable ways – from health and livelihoods to family planning.
Global Risks Report 2022 The 2022 version of Global Risks Report by World Economic Forum examines divergences in climate transition, cybersecurity, mobility, and outer space. Jan 11, 2022 Download PDF
