World Bank Group Annual Report 2024
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Data for Development
Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
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Prosperity
20 percent
of total employment in many high-income countries is made up of health care jobs.
Source: World Bank Group
Planet
1.2 billion
people worldwide rely on agroforestry systems for their livelihoods.
Source: FAO and UNEP (2020), The State of the World’s Forests
Digital
2.6 billion
people remained offline in 2024, about a third of the world's population.
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 2024
Prosperity
1 in 10
jobs worldwide came from the tourism industry in 2024.
Source: World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
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