FWD Data Explorer
Compare how countries perform across key demographic, economic, health, and social metrics. We use data from reputable sources such as the World Bank, the U.S. Census Bureau, and other national and international agencies. We update our Data Explorer regularly, so check back often to see the latest data.
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Average length of stay (ALOS) gauges hospital efficiency: shorter stays cut costs but may signal premature discharge. Among 32 OECD countries in 2022, Japan's was longest at 16.1 days, Portugal's 9.1, Canada's 8.0, and Turkey's shortest at 4.2.
Population tells you how many people live in a country. Population density shows how much land they share. See which countries are the most and least densely populated.
Data from the 2025 PISA reveals that student performance in science, reading and mathematics across OECD countries continues to decline, with reading and mathematics reaching the lowest average ever recorded.
The United States had a population of 341.8 million in 2025, making it the world’s third-most populous country. California was the most populous state with 39.4 million residents, while Wyoming had the smallest population at 588,753.
India and China are the world’s most populous countries, together accounting for more than 3 in 10 people globally. The world’s top 10 most populous countries are home to 57% of the global population.
The median household income in the United States in 2024 was $81,604. Learn how it compares across household types.
With a population of 8,478,072, New York City, New York, is the largest city in the United States by population in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. See where other cities rank.
It is estimated that in 2025, 9.1% of American adults aged 18 and over smoked cigarettes, down from 9.9% in 2024. Smoking is most common in West Virginia and least common in Utah. See where the other states rank.