How Our Data Works
We turn verified global data into live, interactive insights. Learn about our sources, methodology, and commitment to data transparency.
How CreatorMeter Processes Global Statistics
CreatorMeter methodology uses linear interpolation to convertannual statistics into real-time data. Our live countersare based on verified data from UN, World Bank, and WHO.
With 31,536,000 seconds per year, we calculate births per second,CO2 emissions per second, and GDP growth per second forstatistically accurate real-time estimates.
Our Data Sources
We aggregate data from the world's most authoritative organizations and institutions. All data is verified, cross-referenced, and updated regularly.
Food and Agriculture Organization
- • Food Production
- • Agricultural Data
- • Hunger Statistics
Conversion Formulas
Our live counters convert annual statistics into real-time data using precise mathematical formulas. Here's how we calculate the most common metrics:
Births per Second
annual_births ÷ 31,536,000Deaths per Second
annual_deaths ÷ 31,536,000CO₂ Emissions per Second
(annual_emissions_tonnes × 1000) ÷ 31,536,000GDP per Second
annual_gdp ÷ 31,536,000Note: There are 31,536,000 seconds in a standard 365-day year. For metrics like births and deaths, we account for leap years and use the most recent annual data available.
Update Frequency & Estimation Model
Our data update frequency varies by source and metric type:
- Live Counters: Updated every second using interpolation from annual data
- Annual Data: Refreshed when source organizations publish new statistics (typically yearly)
- Historical Data: Updated as revisions are published by source organizations
- Projections: Based on latest UN, World Bank, and IMF forecasts
Estimation Methodology
Our live counters use linear interpolation to estimate values between data points. For example, if we know there were 140 million births in 2023, we divide by the number of seconds in a year to estimate births per second. This provides a statistically accurate representation of real-time trends, though individual events are not tracked.
Data Transparency & Ethics
CreatorMeter is committed to data transparency, accuracy, and ethical use of statistics:
- ✓ We only use data from verified, authoritative sources
- ✓ All calculations and formulas are openly documented
- ✓ We clearly indicate when data is estimated vs. measured
- ✓ Source attribution is provided for every statistic
- ✓ We update data promptly when source organizations publish revisions
- ✓ We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and international data protection standards