Population 3.5 billion; approx 50% of the global population

• China 1.3 billion;
• India 1.2 billion;
• Real GDP growth 2008 4.9%
• China real GDP 2008 9.9%
• India real GDP 2008 7.2%
• Estimated tech spend 2008 $595 billion (+14%)
• China $131bn (+12%)
• India $64 bn (+33%)