1 in 8 Billion

Begin as one baby randomly selected from 172 countries and regions. Live a fictional life, one year at a time, shaped by your choices and real population statistics. Follow education, work, family, health and finances as place and chance shape the story. • Draw a birthplace by the share of babies born now or by the share of people alive today • Explore past, present or future worlds • Make choices, pause or change the pace, or watch with Auto mode • Explore birth odds, life expectancy and social indicators for 172 countries and regions • Optionally compare the simulated life with the country where you were born Every name and story is fictional. Statistics describe populations; they do not predict an individual life. Death, illness, poverty, conflict and suicide may occur at their statistical rates. They are not shown graphically, and guidance on where to seek help is provided with relevant content. At age five, you can make a one-time in-app purchase to unlock unlimited life simulations. All simulation records stay on this device, and no account is required.