One Minute on Earth
One Minute on Earth visualizes how selected global statistics accumulate while you are here. The counters use published global datasets and average or modeled rates rather than live sensors.
Watch estimates for births, deaths, lightning flashes, fossil CO2 emissions, internet traffic and solar electricity build over time.
What happens in one minute on Earth?
A static snapshot of global estimates accumulated over sixty seconds:
The six global estimates
How these numbers are calculated
Published institutional and research sources (annual, projected, or climatological datasets) are converted into average per-second rates. The page starts an authoritative clock the instant you visit, multiplying each rate by the exact amount of time you have spent on the page.
Sources and methodology
Our six statistical indicators draw from published institutional and research data: the UN World Population Prospects (2024 Revision), NOAA / NASA satellite research for global lightning distribution, the Global Carbon Budget (2025), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU Facts and Figures 2025), and the International Energy Agency (IEA Global Energy Review).
Frequently asked questions
Are these numbers happening live?
No. The counters are running estimates calculated from published global rates and projections. They are not direct measurements from live sensors around the entire planet.
Why do the numbers keep changing?
The site multiplies each published rate by the exact amount of time you have spent on the page.
Where does the data come from?
Data is sourced from the UN Population Division, NOAA / NASA, Global Carbon Budget, ITU, and IEA.
Why are some values approximate?
Because several global statistics are annual estimates, projections, or modeled values converted into average per-second rates.