Across the world, 50–60% of workers live paycheck to paycheck:

🇺🇸 US — 60%
🇩🇪 Germany — 51%
🇪🇸 Spain — 57%
🇬🇧 UK — 49%
Even higher in developing economies:
🇵🇭 Philippines — 78%
🇵🇪 Peru — 73%
🇦🇪 UAE — 72%
🇨🇱 Chile — 70%
🇪🇬 Egypt — 84%
Lower in parts of Asia:
🇯🇵 Japan — 29%
🇨🇳 China — 31%
🇰🇷 South Korea — 18%
Bottom line: No matter the country, many people are just getting by—income barely keeps up with expenses.