What Is the Global Emotions Index?
The Global Emotions Index is a live world emotion map and mood tracker. It provides a simple way for people to share how they feel and instantly see how their emotions blend into the global picture.
How It Works
Using the main interface, visitors select one emotion from a curated set (such as happy, sad, stressed, calm, grateful, or angry), then confirm their approximate location. After a single tap, their submission becomes part of the global dataset.
The map uses:
- A heatmap layer to show where emotions are concentrated.
- Markers or clusters representing individual submissions.
- Charts that summarize the proportion of each emotion worldwide.
Why Track Global Emotions?
Emotions are a real-time signal of how people experience the world. Traditional surveys are slow and expensive; the Global Emotions Index offers:
- Instant feedback on how people feel right now.
- Geographical context for emotional trends.
- Open access visualizations for anyone to explore.
The platform does not claim to be a precise scientific instrument, but it offers a unique, living snapshot of global mood.
Privacy and Data
Submissions are anonymous. The platform stores only:
- The selected emotion category.
- Approximate coordinates or country.
- The timestamp of the submission.
No names, email addresses, or personal identifiers are required. Data is used solely for aggregated visualizations and statistics.
Who Can Use the Global Emotions Index?
The Global Emotions Index is useful for:
- Individuals curious about how their mood compares to the world.
- Students and educators looking for real examples of data visualization.
- Writers, journalists, and content creators who need a quick visual reference of global mood.
Start Exploring
To participate, simply open the live map, pick your emotion, and submit it. Your feeling becomes part of the global story in seconds.