The official poverty rate in the United States for 2023 was **11.1%**. The U.S. Census Bureau also releases the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), which often yields a higher rate by accounting for non-cash benefits and necessary expenses like housing and utilities.

The world population reached $8$ billion in late 2022, and is estimated to be approximately $8.1$ billion as of early 2024.

India officially surpassed China in population in mid-2023, making it the country with the highest number of inhabitants globally, with a population exceeding $1.42$ billion.

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and is located in Rome, Italy. Construction began under Emperor Vespasian and was completed in AD 80, capable of holding 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and is located in Rome, Italy. Construction began under Emperor Vespasian and was completed in AD 80, capable of holding 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.

The Tel Aviv Light Rail, a modern urban landmark in Israel, began operations in 2023, transforming city transport.

The Capital Sphinx Airport, near the Pyramids, is a new Egyptian landmark opened in 2023, serving the New Administrative Capital.

Bagan, with over 2,000 temples, is a UNESCO landmark in Myanmar, gaining renewed attention post-2023 restoration efforts.

Merdeka 118, at 678.9 meters, is the world’s second-tallest building, a new landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, completed in 2023.

The Iconic Tower in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, completed in 2023, is a 385.8-meter modern landmark, shorter than Burj Khalifa (829.8 meters).