The Global Landscape of wellbeing
Uneven Access to Healthcare
Across the world, access to quality healthcare varies dramatically by region, income, and infrastructure - limiting early intervention and preventative care.
Nearly half the global population (3.4 billion people) lacks access to essential healthcare services.
Economic Inequality and Health Outcomes
Socioeconomic disparities directly influence health outcomes, with lower-income populations facing higher disease burden and poorer wellbeing.
The poorest 20% of the global population experience over twice the rate of ill health compared with the wealthiest 20%.
Workforce Pressures and Mental Health
Workplace stress, long hours, and precarious employment are rising globally and contributing to burnout, anxiety, and reduced productivity.
Work-related stress and burnout affect more than one in five workers worldwide, contributing heavily to lost productivity.
Rising Chronic Disease Burden
Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory conditions are increasing globally and disproportionately affect those with limited access to care.
NCDs account for over 70% of global deaths, with the majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Social Isolation and Community Disconnection
Social fragmentation and rapid urbanisation have increased loneliness and mental strain across multiple countries, reducing protective social cohesion.
About one in three adults globally reports moderate to high levels of loneliness, a strong predictor of poor mental and physical health.
Digital Divide and Health Literacy Gaps
While digital health tools offer promise, many populations lack the connectivity, skills, or literacy to benefit, preventing scalable and equitable uptake of wellbeing solutions.
Around 2.9 billion people — more than a third of the world — still have no internet access, limiting their ability to use digital health services.