Google’s annual report of most-searched personalities, news, events, and movies for 2024 has revealed global interests, with notable focus on elections and prominent figures.
The data, however, does not distinguish whether the searches stemmed from positive or negative sentiments.
Elections topped the charts, with US presidential elections leading the way. Alongside, prominent individuals, films, and sports drew significant attention. Among the most-searched personalities, one notable figure hailed from the Muslim world.
According to Al Jazeera, Donald Trump, the newly elected US president, was the most-searched person globally. His legal challenges, controversies, and eventual triumph in the US presidential race kept him at the centre of discussions worldwide.
In second place was Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, whose absence from royal duties due to health concerns sparked global interest in her well-being and royal responsibilities.
Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate in the US elections, ranked third. Her high-stakes rivalry with Trump, marked by heated campaign debates, drew massive attention. Trump’s decision to skip some debates further added to her visibility.
Coming fourth was Imane Khelif, an Algerian athlete and Olympic gold medallist in the women’s welterweight boxing event. Her remarkable achievement ignited global acclaim, but debates surrounding her gender brought her under greater scrutiny, highlighting issues of representation in sports.
These rankings offer a glimpse into the stories and figures that captured the world’s interest over the past year, from politics to sports and beyond.
