Population 3.5 billion; approx 50% of the global population

• China 1.3 billion;
• India 1.2 billion;
• Real GDP growth 2009 (exc. Japan) forecasted at 5.0%
• China real GDP 2009 forecast at 8.0%
• India real GDP 2009 forecast 605%
• Estimated tech spend 2009 $195.6 billion (+5.8%)

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