Metrics

What numbers consultants lead with.

Every slide that foregrounds a metric — 7,750 in total — classified into families by what's being measured. Drill in to see who uses each family, where in the narrative, and the real examples.

40 examples

2 in 3
companies struggling with AI adoption
BCG · 2025 · present_framework
Leaders follow the 10-20-70 principle to create value
“... but 2 in 3 companies struggle to: Reimagine workflows and drive incentives, culture, and change; Hire AI talent and upskill workforce”
9/10
Net-zero target adoption
Bain · 2024 · benchmark_peers
More high-GHG emitting corporates have set net-zero targets across 6 SEA countries
8/10
Country adoption rates
Bain · 2024 · analyze_data
Disclosure and standards: SEA has made progress to lay a regulatory foundation and provide clarity for corporates and investors on the landscape ahead
“Disclosure guides investment decisions towards corporates that engage in sustainable practices”
4,400+
Company adoption
McKinsey · 2024 · establish_context
The SBTN guidelines are the key global reference for nature-related target setting
1 in 5
Share of European companies needing to transform
BCG · 2024 · front_matter
Why One in Five European Companies Needs to Transform
500M+
Gen Z population share
Bain · 2023 · size_opportunity
Gen Z is an influential group due to size and growing spending power
“35% of Gen Z shoppers in Thailand are responsible for purchasing for their entire household”
10 years
Automation adoption
McKinsey · 2023 · analyze_data
The midpoint scenario at which automation adoption could reach 50% of time spent on current work activities has accelerated by a decade
“The advent of GenAI has sped up the automation timeline by ~10 years from previous estimates in which GenAI was not considered”
1.7
AI skill penetration factor
McKinsey · 2023 · benchmark_peers
Germany has a high proportion of self-reported AI capabilities compared to the OECD average, trailing only the US
“Germany has the 2nd second highest AI skill penetration (1.5) in its workforce, which is only surpassed by the US with a penetration factor of 2.2”
4.2 Gt
CCUS uptake
McKinsey · 2022 · summarize
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
“CCUS is niche today but is projected to scale notably, reaching ~2–4 Gt by 2050.”
53.8
Share of quantum patents
McKinsey · 2022 · analyze_data
China increased its quantum-related patent activity across all technologies.
“China has increased its share of patents in recent years, accross all technologies, which is influenced highly by Chinese government policies.”
69
Subscription penetration
BCG · 2022 · analyze_data
SVOD growth is in the second tier
3.5
Agile adoption maturity score
Deloitte · 2021 · analyze_data
IT is still slightly ahead, but business has almost caught up with agile adoption
“On average, over 70 percent of the teams within IT have adopted agile ways of working.”
350M
Digital consumer penetration
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
Amongst SEA’s internet users, 8 out of 10 are digital consumers
“Amongst SEA’s internet users, 8 out of 10 are digital consumers”
1 in 3
merchant adoption barrier
Bain · 2021 · frame_problem
Digital platforms have unlocked unprecedented scale, but there’s still room for improvement around discounts and fees
“1 in 3 digital merchants cited "too expensive" as the top barrier for digital platform adoption”
9 in 10
merchant adoption
Bain · 2021 · frame_problem
Digital financial services are critical enablers, with 9 in 10 digital merchants now accepting digital payments.
“There is immense headroom for growth in digital lending due to the popularisation of consumer financing options and a growing appetite for supply chain financin…”
8 in 10
online sales share
Bain · 2021 · frame_problem
Digital merchants are embracing end-to-end digitalisation efforts, including front-end digital tools used to engage customers and back-end digital solutions to help enhance operations.
“In the next 5 years, 8 in 10 merchants anticipate over half of their sales to come from online sources.”
8.4
Digital service penetration
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
Exponential growth in digital consumers (who intend to continue using digital services)
8.3
Digital service penetration
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
Exponential growth in digital consumers (who intend to continue using digital services)
8.2
Digital service penetration
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
Philippines: Exponential growth in digital consumers (who intend to continue using digital services)
8.0
Digital service penetration
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
Exponential growth in digital consumers (who intend to continue using digital services)
8.1
Digital consumer penetration
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
Exponential growth in digital consumers (who intend to continue using digital services)
8.5
Digital service penetration
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
Exponential growth in digital consumers (who intend to continue using digital services)
12.9mn
Share of vulnerable jobs
McKinsey · 2020 · analyze_data
Industries with the lowest wages and the lowest educational attainment may be hit hardest
68
Alternative fuel penetration
Kearney · 2020 · analyze_data
Biomass use in cement kilns is a growing solution, but facing disparities between countries
“Biomass in cement kilns World overview”
500
Share price index
LEK · 2020 · analyze_data
The impacts of COVID-19 restrictions have been uneven across the economy, with some sectors experiencing strong growth, others stagnation or contraction
“While the ASX 200 remains around 15% down from its record high earlier in the year, pure play online retailers outperform traditional brick and mortar retailers…”
1 in 3
user adoption rate
Bain · 2020 · establish_context
In addition to new online users, COVID-19 led to an acceleration of digital consumption as users tried new digital services for the first time.
“More than 1 in every 3 digital service consumers started using the service due to COVID-19.”
4
Share of bicycle commuters
McKinsey · 2020 · benchmark_peers
5a: While DC has one of the highest shares of bicycle commuters, it has less bike lanes than many peers
“Washington, DC has the 2nd highest share of bicycle commuters yet is the 15th and 27th city in number of miles of protected and unprotected bike lanes (of 50 la…”
66
Purchase penetration
BCG · 2019 · analyze_data
High penetration of young consumers in RTW, accessories and shoes; older consumers core for handbags/jewelry
50
Banking penetration
McKinsey · 2018 · benchmark_peers
Banks penetration metrics show an “overbanking” of the Lebanese population especially when compared to benchmarks
“Over 32 Branches per 100K adults vs. 14 regionally and 21 globally.”
94 per 100K
Financial infrastructure penetration
McKinsey · 2018 · analyze_data
The metrics also highlight marked regional discrepancies with a clear under penetration outside Beirut & Mount Lebanon
“The metrics also highlight marked regional discrepancies with a clear under penetration outside Beirut & Mount Lebanon”
86
share of internet using buyers
BCG · 2018 · analyze_data
Food & Grocery: Convenience is a key trigger for frequent shoppers
20K
Market share by channel
Bain · 2017 · analyze_data
...WITH RETAIL FOOTPRINT EVOLVING ITS IMPORTANCE AND ROLE
“MANAGE THE NETWORK IS THE NEW MANTRA FOR RETAIL”
44
Market share
BCG · 2017 · benchmark_peers
Market structure: Market share of e-commerce and online finance are substantially larger in China than in US
“Market share of e-commerce and online finance are substantially larger in China than in US”
3 years
Years to 50% penetration
BCG · 2017 · benchmark_peers
App preference: many apps adopted much faster in China than in the US
12.0
Online luxury sales penetration
McKinsey · 2017 · analyze_data
Affordable segment and beauty products are driving online luxury sales...
3.5
Online luxury sales penetration
McKinsey · 2017 · analyze_data
...and are also the segments with the highest growth
56
Share of candidates
McKinsey · 2016 · analyze_data
We have a higher proportion of late stage vaccine candidates now than we did in 2005
73
Value share
McKinsey · 2024 · analyze_data
“As domestic brands in China continue to gain prominence, they are proving to be powerful contenders, often outperforming established foreign retailers.”
100M
user adoption
BCG · 2023 · establish_context
“GenAI offers scalable opportunities for personalized VIC treatments to be extended to ~350M of mid-tier & aspirational customers, breaking the reach vs richness…”
44
Export share
BCG · 2016 · establish_context
“Mexico's proximity to the USA, the world's largest consumer market, is the cornerstone of its early success.”