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Apr 11, 2022 | Gaming Technology
Lifetime sales of video game consoles worldwide 2022
The PlayStation 2 was first released in 2000 in response to Sony's hugely popular original PlayStation. The PS2 has become the best selling video game console of all time. As of April 2022, it had sold almost 158 million units across the world. The latest PlayStation 5 console has sold 19.09 million units as of April 2022.
Apr 11, 2022 | Prevention
COVID-19 vaccine doses administered worldwide as of April 11, 2022, by country
As of April 11, 2022, over 11.4 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered worldwide, with the United States accounting for almost 565 million of this total. This statistic shows the number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered worldwide as of April 11, 2022, by country.
Apr 11, 2022 | Demographics & Use
U.S. adults who would virtually attend a metaverse sports event 2022, by generation
A survey conducted in the United States in March 2022, found that 48 percent of all respondents stated they were not at all interested in virtually attending a live sporting event in the metaverse. Millennials were the most likely to show interest in attending such an event, with 27 percent saying they would be very interested, and 29 percent saying they would be somewhat interested. Overall, those belonging to the Baby Boomer generation were by far the least likely to show interest in attending a metaverse sports event.
Apr 13, 2022 | Mortgages & Financing
Rates on 30-year conventional mortgage in the U.S. 1975-2022
After a period of gradual decline, the average annual rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States rose to 4.17 percent March 2022, up from 3.08 percent in March 2021. This was a result of the Federal Reserve increasing the bank rate - a measure introduced to tackle the threat of rising inflation.
U.S. home prices going through the roof Mortgage rates are lowered as a way of stimulating growth in the housing market – the lower the rate, the lower the loan repayment. The rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased over the last couple of years, and this has slowed home sales in the United States. Another problem consumers face is the fact that house prices are rising at an unaffordable level. The median sales price of a new home sold surged in 2021, while the median weekly earnings of a full-time employee maintained a more moderate increase.
What are the differences between 15-year and 30-year mortgages? Two of the most popular loan terms available to homebuyers are the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage and the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. The 30-year option appeals to more consumers because the repayment is spread out over 30 years, meaning the monthly payments are lower. Consumers choosing the 15-year option will have to pay higher monthly payments but benefit from lower interest rates.
Apr 11, 2022 | Elections
French presidential election first round result in relation to registered voters 2022
Reporting the results of the first round of the French presidential elections as a percentage of registered voters instead of as a percentage of votes cast allows for comparison with abstention and blank and invalid votes. Thus, if the incumbent president Emmanuel Macron obtained 27.84 percent of the votes cast, he actually obtained only 20 percent of the votes of those who could vote in this election . It is also rather clear that if abstention was taken into account, it would be the first party in France.
Apr 11, 2022 | Employment
Number of Russian employees in companies leaving Russia 2022
Major international companies like Ikea, LVMH, and KPMG suspended their operations in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thus affecting thousands of employees in Russia. For example, the furniture retailer Ikea employed nearly 15 thousand people in sales and production in the country. Furthermore, around 1.4 thousand employees worked for the advertising holding WPP. McDonald's announced plans to continue paying its 62 thousand employees during the temporary closure. Philip Morris International, which employed 4.1 thousand people in Russia, was the highest-earning foreign company in the country in 2020.
Apr 11, 2022 | Banks
Number of banks in Germany 2008-2021
The number of banks in Germany decreased steadily between December 2008 and December 2021. Despite seeing a marked downward trend in the total number of credit institutions from 2008 onwards, Germany had far more credit institutions than any other country in Europe .
Apr 11, 2022 | Income & Expenditure
Monthly inflation rate in China in March 2022, by sector
The graph shows the inflation rate in China in March 2022, by sector. That month, price levels of transportation and communication in China increased by approximately 5.8 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. The term 'inflation' describes money and the decrease in its value, which is characterized by an increase of the price level of finished products (consumer goods, capital goods). The Consumer Price Index tracks private consumption expenditure trends and shows an increase in the index's current level of inflation.
Apr 11, 2022 | Social Media & User-Generated Content
Most followed celebrity Instagram accounts South Korea 2022
As of April 2022, Jennie of Blackpink was the most followed South Korean celebrity on Instagram with approximately 64.91 million followers. The most followed individual male celebrity was Y of BTS. The group accounts for BTS and Blackpink were also in the leading Instagram accounts, highlighting the overall popularity of the two Kpop idol groups.
More than just Instagram followers
The popularity of Kpop stars were not limited to just Instagram posts. For example, EXO was one of SM Entertainment company’s leading idol groups with a prominent presence on SM Entertainment’s Youtube channel . The meteoric rise and popularity of Bangtan boys (BTS) also translated into strong album sales and revenue growth for Big Hit Entertainment , which was the company that managed BTS. Kpop fans did much more than following their favorite stars’ Instagram accounts.
The global appeal of Kpop
Kpop grew from a niche genre of music to a market with worldwide appeal and popularity . There were various reasons behind Kpop’s power to draw in fans ; the overall package that was presented by Kpop artists offered something both new and impressive to behold for consumers. The various mediums of media through which Korean celebrities could be accessed also provided a strong connection between stars and their fans.
Apr 11, 2022 | Population
Total population of Africa 2000-2022
As of 2022, the total population of Africa amounted to over 1.4 billion. From 2000 onwards, the number of inhabitants on the continent increased annually. In comparison, the total population was around 811 million in 2000. Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Egypt were the most populous countries . According to forecasts, Africa would experience impressive population growth in the coming years and would nearly reach the Asian population by 2100.