Global Shapers Community Annual Report 2024 2025

By the numbers: 2024-2025 Our reach, diversity and measurable outcomes reflect a global movement of young leaders creating change in every sector and region. This section highlights the reach, engagement and outcomes of the Global Shapers Community. Powered by scale, diversity and measurable action, our numbers reflect both the breadth of the network and the collective results of young people worldwide. But behind every figure is a young member with bold ideas and the determination to shape what’s ahead. Global Shapers are between 18 and 30, with an average age of 26. They do not represent a homogenous group: they come from every region, background and walk of life, with lived experiences shaped by geography, identity and opportunity. For some, creating change means running for office or shaping policy; for others, it means launching social enterprises, mobilizing communities or innovating outside formal systems.What unites Global Shapers is a shared commitment to driving meaningful change in their local contexts and beyond. Despite persistent stereotypes that young people are disengaged, Global Shapers prove the opposite. They are innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers who aren’t waiting to inherit the future – they’re creating it. Global Shapers’ influence spans every sector. They work in international companies such as Accenture, Airbus, EY, JP Morgan, KPMG and Microsoft; in multilateral and non-profit organizations like the United Nations and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); and in public service, from local municipalities to national ministries. Many are also founders, pioneering start-ups in fintech, climate tech, ed tech, artificial intelligence (AI) and more. This cross-sector presence brings diverse perspectives to the table, strengthening both dialogue and action. The following pages illustrate our reach, representation and outcomes at a glance. These numbers matter – they capture the scale of a movement that is global in scope and rooted in local action, while reminding us that behind each data point is an individual story of change. Global Shapers Community: Annual Report 2024-2025 7