
TED is supported by ads and partners 00:00
From Our Partners
TED is supported by ads and partners
Hans Rosling had a question: Do some religions have a higher birth rate than others -- and how does this affect global population growth? Speaking at the TEDxSummit in Doha, Qatar, he graphs data over time and across religions. With his trademark humor and sharp insight, Hans reaches a surprising conclusion on world fertility rates.
This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSummit, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.
Read more about TEDx.About the speaker
In Hans Rosling’s hands, data sings. Global trends in health and economics come to vivid life. And the big picture of global development -- with some surprisingly good news -- snaps into sharp focus.
About TEDx
TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community.
This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSummit, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.
Read more about TEDx.