Fact check: How much of the world is a minority in a percentage

1. Summary of the results

The question of what percentage of the world is a minority is complex and depends on the definition of "minority." According to Rosemary Campbell-Stephens, people of the global majority, which includes black, Asian, brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and those racialised as 'ethnic minorities', represent approximately 80% of the world's population ^[1]. This suggests that the term "minority" may be misleading, as these groups are actually the majority globally. However, other sources do not provide a clear percentage of the world's minority population, instead focusing on demographic changes in the US population ^[2]. For example, one source notes that minority Americans are expected to make up the majority of the nation's population by 2050, with Hispanic Americans having the most growth in population ^[3]. Another source reports that the Hispanic, Asian American, and two-or-more-races populations accounted for 93% of the nation's 2023-24 growth ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key missing context in the original statement is the definition of "minority." Different sources use different definitions, which can lead to confusion. For example, some sources use the term "global majority" to refer to people who are black, Asian, brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and those racialised as 'ethnic minorities' ^[1]. Others focus on demographic changes in the US population, without providing a clear definition of "minority" ^[2]. Additionally, some sources highlight the importance of protecting minority rights and addressing the disproportionate impact of issues like COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minorities ^{[4] [5] [6]}. Alternative viewpoints include the idea that the term "minority" may be misleading, as these groups are actually the majority globally ^[1]. Others argue that the focus should be on protecting minority rights and addressing the disproportionate impact of issues like COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minorities ^{[4] [5] [6]}.

• The US demographic changes are a significant aspect of the discussion, with sources noting the growth of diverse and immigrant populations ^[2].
• The importance of protecting minority rights is also a key point, with sources highlighting the disproportionate impact of issues like COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minorities ^{[4] [5] [6]}.
• The definition of "minority" is a crucial aspect of the discussion, with different sources using different definitions ^[1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading, as it assumes a clear definition of "minority" and a straightforward answer to the question of what percentage of the world is a minority. However, the sources suggest that the definition of "minority" is complex and depends on the context ^[1]. Additionally, the focus on demographic changes in the US population may not be representative of the global situation ^[2]. The sources that focus on protecting minority rights and addressing the disproportionate impact of issues like COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minorities may be benefiting from a narrative that emphasizes the importance of minority rights ^{[4] [5] [6]}. On the other hand, sources that use the term "global majority" to refer to people who are black, Asian, brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and those racialised as 'ethnic minorities' may be benefiting from a narrative that emphasizes the numerical superiority of these groups ^[1].