Statistics in Public Administration from AI
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100 Shocking Statistics in Public Administration
I. Government Spending & Finance
Every $1 a government spends on education increases GDP on average by $20.36.
Global military expenditure reached $2240 billion in 2022.
The U.S. accounted for 39% of world military expenditure in 2022.
China accounted for 16% of world military expenditure in 2022.
Russia accounted for 3.9% of world military expenditure in 2022.
India accounted for 3.6% of world military expenditure in 2022.
UK accounted for 3.1% of world military expenditure in 2022.
Saudi Arabia accounted for 3.0% of world military expenditure in 2022.
Global military spending increased by 3.7% in real terms in 2022.
Global military spending as a share of world GDP reached 2.2% in 2022.
US healthcare spending reached 18.3% of GDP in 2021.
Social protection spending in OECD countries averaged 20.1% of GDP in 2021.
Government debt in the Euro area was 91% of GDP in 2022.
Government debt in Japan was 262.5% of GDP in 2022.
Government debt in the US was 121.3% of GDP in 2022.
The global tax-to-GDP ratio averaged 23.8% in 2021.
In 2021, tax revenues in OECD countries averaged 33.5% of GDP.
II. Public Sector Employment & Demographics
The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050.
The world's population is aging, with the number of people aged 60 and over expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030.
Women hold only 26.5% of parliamentary seats globally.
Globally, 36% of people lack access to safely managed drinking water.
Around 49.7% of the world's population lives in a democracy.
The global youth unemployment rate was 13.1% in 2022.
The global literacy rate for adults is 86.3%.
As of 2023, 65.7% of the global population are internet users.
Over 50% of the world's population now lives in urban areas.
The global average life expectancy at birth is 73 years.
The US population is projected to reach 400 million by 2058.
In 2023, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reached 110 million.
Globally, 27% of deaths are attributable to environmental factors.
III. Public Services & Infrastructure
Globally, 2.4 billion people lack access to safe sanitation.
Approximately 771 million people worldwide lack access to electricity.
The global infrastructure investment gap is estimated to be $15 trillion by 2040.
Around 828 million people faced hunger in 2021.
Globally, 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence.
The global maternal mortality ratio was 223 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020.
Road traffic crashes cause an estimated 1.3 million deaths each year.
Globally, 39% of the population does not use the internet.
The global homicide rate was 6.1 per 100,000 population in 2021.
Corruption is estimated to cost the global economy $2.6 trillion annually.
IV. Governance & Public Trust
Globally, 43% of people report a decline in their trust in government.
Only 49% of people worldwide believe their elections are free and fair.
The global average for satisfaction with government services is 56%.
Globally, 67% of people believe corruption is a major problem in their country.
The global average for rule of law is 0.02 (on a scale of -2.5 to 2.5).
Globally, 71% of people believe their government is not doing enough to address climate change.
The global percentage of women in ministerial positions is 22.8%.
The global average for government effectiveness is -0.01 (on a scale of -2.5 to 2.5).
Globally, 65% of people believe their government is not transparent.
The global average for voice and accountability is -0.07 (on a scale of -2.5 to 2.5).
V. Public Administration in Specific Sectors
Global health expenditure reached 10% of global GDP in 2020.
Worldwide military spending reached $2.24 trillion in 2022.
Global spending on education reached 4.4% of global GDP in 2020.
The global unemployment rate was 5.3% in 2022.
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows declined by 12% in 2022.
Global tourism generated $1 trillion in export revenues in 2022.
Worldwide official development assistance (ODA) reached a record high of $204 billion in 2022.
Global remittances reached $647 billion in 2022.
Worldwide merchandise exports reached $25 trillion in 2022.
Global foreign exchange reserves reached $12.5 trillion in 2022.
VI. Digital Government & Technology
Globally, 85% of people believe that digital government services would improve their lives.
Only 40% of governments worldwide offer fully transactional digital services.
The global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $238.71 billion by 2028.
Global spending on smart city technologies is projected to reach $207.5 billion by 2025.
Around 67% of the world’s population has a mobile phone subscription.
Global internet traffic is expected to reach 4.8 zettabytes per year by 2022.
The number of mobile internet users worldwide is projected to reach 5 billion by 2025.
Global social media users reached 4.76 billion in 2023.
Worldwide e-waste generation reached 53.6 million metric tons in 2019.
Global spending on cloud computing is projected to reach $1,000 billion by 2025.
VII. Environmental Administration
Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high of 36.8 billion tonnes in 2022.
The global average temperature has increased by 1.1 degrees Celsius since the pre-industrial era.
The world lost 11.1 million hectares of tree cover in 2021.
Ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the start of the Industrial Revolution.
Global plastic production reached 390.7 million metric tons in 2021.
Approximately 8 million tons of plastic waste enter the ocean each year.
Global renewable energy capacity increased by a record 295 gigawatts in 2021.
The global population facing water scarcity is projected to reach 4 billion by 2050.
Global food waste is estimated at 1.3 billion tonnes per year.
The global average sea level has risen by 20-23 centimeters since 1880.
VIII. Social Welfare & Public Health
Globally, 783 million people lack access to clean drinking water.
Worldwide, 2.4 billion people lack access to improved sanitation facilities.
The global prevalence of modern slavery is estimated at 49.6 million people.
Globally, 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence.
The global maternal mortality ratio was 223 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020.
An estimated 6.3 million children under the age of 15 died in 2017, mostly from preventable causes.
Worldwide, 821 million people are undernourished.
The global prevalence of tobacco smoking is 22.3% among adults.
Globally, 10.3% of the population lives in extreme poverty.
The global unemployment rate was 5.3% in 2022.
IX. Urban Administration
The global urban population is projected to reach 68% by 2050.
Approximately 90% of urban areas are located on coastlines.
Globally, 1.6 billion people live in inadequate housing.
Urban air pollution causes an estimated 4.2 million premature deaths each year.
The global number of vehicles is projected to reach 2 billion by 2035.
Public transportation usage has declined by 20% in major cities in the past decade.
Urban green spaces account for only 15% of total city area globally.
The global average commute time in urban areas is 45 minutes.
Slum dwellers make up 23% of the world’s urban population.
Global urban waste generation is projected to reach 3.4 billion tonnes per year by 2050.
100 Shocking Statistics: AI in Public Administration
I. Potential Impact of AI in Public Administration
AI is projected to free up nearly one-third (33%) of public servants' time by automating mundane tasks.
AI can potentially reduce administrative costs in government agencies by 20-30%.
AI-powered chatbots can handle up to 80% of routine citizen inquiries.
AI can improve the speed of public service delivery by up to 50% in certain sectors.
AI-driven predictive analytics can optimize resource allocation in public services by 15%.
AI can enhance fraud detection in government programs, potentially saving governments up to 10% in recovered funds.
AI can automate permit and license processing, reducing processing times by 60%.
AI can improve the accuracy of public infrastructure planning by 20% through better data analysis.
AI can personalize citizen communication and engagement, potentially increasing satisfaction rates by 25%.
AI can automate the translation of government documents, improving accessibility for non-native speakers by 90%.
II. Current Adoption of AI in Government
Only 14.6% of leading businesses have deployed AI capabilities in their operations.
Around 41% of universities and colleges have already implemented AI.
56% of Americans don't know what steps to take in the event of a government data breach.
40% of governments worldwide offer fully transactional digital services.
Global spending on smart city technologies is projected to reach $207.5 billion by 2025, with AI being a key component.
In 2023, 55% of organizations used AI (including generative AI) in at least one business unit or function.
The number of AI-related regulations in the U.S. has risen significantly, with 25 AI-related regulations in 2023, up from just 1 in 2016.
III. AI for Specific Government Functions
AI can enhance cyber threat intelligence, with 8 in 10 companies adopting AI-enhanced measures.
AI is being used to analyze satellite imagery with 85% accuracy for security and defense purposes.
NLP techniques can be used to detect disinformation campaigns with 90% accuracy, which can influence public opinion and government trust.
AI can automate vulnerability scanning, identifying weaknesses in government systems 70% faster than manual methods.
AI is being used to develop advanced targeting systems for precision strikes in the defense sector.
AI is being explored for its potential in developing new forms of cyber warfare.
AI is used in border security and customs enforcement to improve efficiency.
AI can analyze genomic data to identify potential biological weapons threats with 98% accuracy.
AI-powered systems can optimize resource allocation for disaster response and humanitarian aid, improving delivery efficiency by up to 30%.
AI is being used to enhance the capabilities of search and rescue operations, reducing search times by an average of 20%.
AI can improve the accuracy of weather forecasting for military planning, increasing prediction accuracy by approximately 15%.
AI can optimize traffic flow in cities, potentially reducing fuel consumption and emissions by 15%.
AI is used to predict patient demand in healthcare.
IV. Public Perception & Challenges
Globally, 43% of people report a decline in their trust in government.
Only 49% of people worldwide believe their elections are free and fair.
The global average for satisfaction with government services is 56%.
Globally, 67% of people believe corruption is a major problem in their country.
The global average for rule of law is 0.02 (on a scale of -2.5 to 2.5).
Globally, 71% of people believe their government is not doing enough to address climate change.
A majority of respondents (70%) confessed AI can spread misinformation online.
Nearly half of consumers (48%) believe gen AI market is currently not regulated enough.
37% of people do not understand how to use AI tools.
31% are concerned about the originality of AI content.
V. AI & the Future of Work in Public Administration
By 2025, the AI sector is expected to require 97 million specialists to meet job demand.
AI is projected to create 97 million new jobs while eliminating 85 million by 2025, leading to a net increase of 12 million jobs.
A report by McKinsey assessed that up to 15% of the global workforce or nearly 400 million workers may be displaced by AI by 2030.
Six of ten current occupations have more than 30% of activities which are technically automatable and do not require human intervention.
Employees save 34% of their time or 45 hours/month with AI video production tools.
Automation in IT departments saves 1.9 hours/week per employee, on average.
VI. Economic Impact & Efficiency
Every $1 a government spends on education increases GDP on average by $20.36.
AI is expected to make supply chains 45% more effective in delivering products on time and without errors.
AI can help companies boost their labor productivity by 5% to 20%.
AI can help reduce downtime by as much as 15%.
AI can optimize energy consumption in agricultural operations, reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact by 40%.
AI can analyze market trends and help farmers make informed decisions about what crops to plant, potentially increasing profitability by 31%.
AI can optimize the design and layout of agricultural facilities, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs by 38%.
AI is expected to add $150–$275 billion to fashion industry profits by optimising personalisation, improving supply chains, and enhancing customer experience.
AI is expected to add $15.7 trillion to the world's GDP by 2030, boosting it by 14%.
AI algorithms increase leads by as much as 50%.
More than 80% of employees say AI improves their productivity.
AI is expected to save the logistics industry up to $31 billion by 2030.
AI can help reduce costs in manufacturing processes up to 30%.
VII. Healthcare Administration & AI
US healthcare spending reached 18.3% of GDP in 2021.
AI could potentially increase crop yields by up to 20%.
AI-powered robots and drones can reduce pesticide use by up to 30%.
AI-driven precision agriculture can optimize water usage, potentially reducing it by 25%.
AI-based livestock monitoring systems can improve animal health and productivity by up to 40%.
AI-powered image recognition can achieve over 90% accuracy in plant disease detection.
AI-driven systems can detect anomalies in industrial processes with 90% accuracy.
AI can improve demand prediction accuracy by about 20-30%.
AI can help reduce downtime in manufacturing by as much as 15%.
AI can optimize the timing of agricultural operations, such as planting and harvesting, leading to improved yields by 34%.
AI-powered systems can monitor soil health in real-time, allowing for timely interventions and improving long-term productivity by 29%.
AI-enabled robots can perform repetitive tasks like planting and picking with 52% greater speed than manual labor.
AI can analyze market trends and help farmers make informed decisions about what crops to plant, potentially increasing profitability by 31%.
AI-driven platforms can facilitate access to financial services for smallholder farmers, potentially increasing their investment capacity by 23%.
AI-powered systems can optimize fertilizer application, reducing overuse by 47% and minimizing environmental impact.
AI-driven models can predict yield with greater accuracy, helping farmers plan their harvests and marketing strategies more effectively by 36%.
AI-enabled systems can monitor livestock behavior and detect early signs of illness, potentially reducing mortality rates by 59%.
AI can analyze satellite imagery to assess crop health and identify areas that require attention, improving resource allocation and potentially increasing yields by 35%.
AI-enabled systems can analyze consumer preferences and help farmers make informed decisions about what crops to grow to meet market demand, potentially increasing profitability by 54%.
AI-powered drones can monitor forest health and detect signs of disease or pest infestations, supporting sustainable forestry practices by 20%.
AI-enabled systems can analyze soil composition and provide recommendations for optimal nutrient management, improving soil health and crop yields by 50%.
VIII. AI in Security & Defense Administration
AI is projected to increase the speed of military decision-making by a factor of 10.
AI can automate threat detection, reducing the time to identify intrusions by 95%.
Machine learning algorithms can predict cyberattacks with 89% accuracy.
AI-powered systems can analyze network traffic in real-time, detecting anomalies with 92% accuracy.
AI can enhance firewall capabilities, blocking malicious traffic with 98% effectiveness.
AI-powered facial recognition systems can identify individuals in crowds with 99% accuracy (raises privacy concerns).
AI can analyze satellite imagery to detect and track military movements with 90% accuracy.
AI can be used to develop advanced acoustic surveillance systems for detecting and identifying sounds.
AI can automate the process of data fusion, combining information from multiple sources.
AI is being explored for its potential in developing new forms of cyber warfare.
IX. Public Safety & Justice
AI is being explored for its potential in predicting crime hotspots with varying degrees of accuracy (ranging from 60-90% depending on the model and data).
AI-powered facial recognition is used in some law enforcement applications for suspect identification (accuracy varies).
AI can analyze legal documents to assist in case management, potentially reducing review time by 20-40%.
NLP can be used to analyze witness statements and identify inconsistencies.
AI is being explored for risk assessment in parole decisions.
AI-powered body-worn cameras are being tested for real-time object and event detection.
AI can assist in managing emergency response systems, optimizing resource deployment.
AI is being explored for use in forensic analysis.
AI-powered tools are being developed to analyze traffic patterns and predict accident hotspots.
AI is being explored for use in correctional facility management.
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