FAKE NEWS
Estimates for the percentage of the world's population identified as white vary significantly based on the definitions used in demographic surveys.
Broad Definitions: Some sources classify approximately 58% to 60% of the global population as white or Caucasian. This broader categorization often includes individuals of European ancestry as well as populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Central Asia who share historical or cultural ties to European demographics.
Standard Census and Self-Identification: Most international demographic databases, such as the World Bank and Pew Research Center, estimate that roughly 16% (approximately 1.3 billion people) of the world’s population identifies as white. This figure is primarily derived from self-reporting in national censuses and typically includes people of European descent in Europe, North America, Australia, and parts of South America.
Regional Breakdown:
Europe: White populations are the majority, often exceeding 80–90% in countries like Germany, France, and Sweden.
North America: In the United States, the non-Hispanic white population is approximately 190–196 million, while Canada reports about 75% of its population with European ancestry.
Latin America: Estimates vary widely due to mixed heritage; for instance, Argentina and Uruguay have higher concentrations of white-identifying individuals, while other regions have smaller percentages.
Other Regions: In countries like Japan, China, and most African nations, the white population is negligible, often under 1%.
The discrepancy between the 16% and 58% figures highlights the complexity of racial classification, which depends heavily on whether the definition is restricted to European ancestry or expanded to include broader ethnic and historical groupings.