The Ocean: Changing Lives and Powering Growth

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The Ocean: Changing Lives and Powering Growth

Find out why protecting oceans is a gamechanger for people, marine life, the economy, and the planet.

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Why Digital Transformation Matters

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Why Digital Transformation Matters

Powering Africa’s Future for 300 Million People

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Powering Africa’s Future for 300 Million People

Strengthening How We Measure Global Poverty

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Strengthening How We Measure Global Poverty

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Data for Development

Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.

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20 percent

of total employment in many high-income countries is made up of health care jobs.

Source: World Bank Group

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1.2 billion

people worldwide rely on agroforestry systems for their livelihoods.

Source: FAO and UNEP (2020), The State of the World’s Forests

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2.6 billion

people remained offline in 2024, about a third of the world's population.

Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 2024

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1 in 10

jobs worldwide came from the tourism industry in 2024.

Source: World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

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World Bank Group Annual Report 2024

World Bank Group Annual Report 2024

Responding to intertwined challenges and becoming a faster, simpler, and more efficient World Bank Group.

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Commodity Markets Outlook, April 2025

Commodity Markets Outlook, April 2025

This report reveals how global commodity prices are expected to drop to six-year low by 2026.

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