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Singapore's Home Internet Shift: Fixed to Fibre in a Decade
Fixed broadband plummeted from 92% of households in 2009 to just 5% in 2018, while fibre broadband soared from zero to 92% in just six years, IMDA data shows.
Japan's Exclusive Residential Area Shrinks from 2002 Peak
After peaking at 717,659 hectares in 2002, Japan's exclusive residential land area fell to 711,321 ha by 2023—a decline of 6,338 ha over 21 years.
China GDP Per Capita: 837-Fold Growth from 1949 to 2025
China’s per capita GDP climbed from only 119 CNY in 1949 to 99,665 CNY in 2025, an 837-fold rise, yet the 56-year average is just 21,969 CNY.
Papua Male Life Expectancy 2023: Mimika Leads at 70.86 Years
BPS 2023 data shows Papua's male life expectancy spans from 70.86 years in Mimika to just 54.08 in Nduga — a 16.78-year chasm across 30 regencies of the province
Singapore's Home Broadband Shift: Fixed to Fibre in a Decade
Fixed broadband plummeted from 92% of households in 2009 to just 5% in 2018, while fibre soared from zero to 92% in just six years, according to official data.
Japan Exclusive Residential Area: 2002 Peak to 2023 Dip
After peaking at 717,659 hectares in 2002, Japan's exclusive residential land area shrank to 711,321 ha by 2023—a retreat of 6,338 ha (0.9%) over 21 years.
China’s Graphite Output Share Climbs to 67.2% Over 15 Years
China's graphite output reached 850 thousand tonnes in 2025, 67.2% of the global production, up from 60.4% in 2010; non-China output at 415 thousand tonnes.
Papua Male Life Expectancy 2023: Mimika Leads at 70.86 Years
BPS 2023 data: Papua's male life expectancy ranges from 70.86 years in Mimika to just 54.08 in Nduga — a stark 16.78-year gap across 30 regencies.
