A place in the world
Birthplace, family, income and health are shaped by national statistics and chance.
Independent edition · Free to play · 172 countries · Ages 15+
1 in 8
Billion
A life you did not choose. A world you can discover. Be born somewhere among 172 countries, and live an entire life, one year at a time.
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Today’s world theme Safer roads Every life born today passes through this theme together.
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Before you are born
The era changes the conditions of your life. Your country and family are drawn at birth.
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Ages 15+ · Contains real-world themes: life hardships, health, career, and relationships
Ages 15+Contains real-world themes: life hardships, health, career, and relationshipsReflect gently on life journeys; take care of your real-world time and well-being.100% free forever: all lives, decisions, memorials, and keepsakes with no paywalls.
Lives may include illness, loss, poverty and death. Take a break whenever you need one. This is a simulation, not a prediction.
Every life begins with chance
Small choices, changing years
Learn, work, build relationships and decide what matters. Your choices influence the odds without guaranteeing an outcome.
A life worth remembering
Keep a record of the life you lived. Save your certificate, story and album for free.
Lives remembered
Meet another life
Browse public memorials, visit a room, or leave a kind word.
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A whole world. One life.
Country statistics · 172People in this simulation
Where they live now
India 2,112China 809Nigeria 683Pakistan 626Indonesia 408Congo - Kinshasa 397Ethiopia 373United States 333
| Country of birth | Share of births | Average lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| India | 17.6%real world 17.6% | 71.9real world 72.0 |
| China | 6.7%real world 6.7% | 78.5real world 77.8 |
| Nigeria | 5.7%real world 5.7% | 54.1real world 54.5 |
| Pakistan | 5.2%real world 5.2% | 67.9real world 67.6 |
| Indonesia | 3.4%real world 3.4% | 71.7real world 71.1 |
| Congo - Kinshasa | 3.3%real world 3.3% | 61.6real world 61.9 |
| Ethiopia | 3.1%real world 3.1% | 67.1real world 67.3 |
| United States | 2.8%real world 2.8% | 78.5real world 79.2 |
| Bangladesh | 2.6%real world 2.6% | 73.9real world 74.7 |
| Brazil | 2%real world 2% | 76.0real world 75.7 |
Babies born since you opened this page—
Lives ended in that time—
A whole world. One life.
Your birthplace is drawn from real demographic weights. Every dot is somewhere a life could begin.
🇮🇳 India
17.6%
🇨🇳 China
6.7%
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5.7%
🇵🇰 Pakistan
5.2%
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3.4%
🇨🇩 Congo - Kinshasa
3.3%
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3.1%
🇺🇸 United States
2.8%
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2.6%
FAQ
Is 1in8bn free to play?
Yes. The game and all keepsake features on 1in8bn.com are free. You do not need a paid keepsake pass.
Do I need an account or a download?
No account or game download is required to start. Open the site in a modern browser with JavaScript enabled. Saved lives normally remain on that device.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes, the game supports touch controls and responsive mobile pages. Some media export formats depend on browser capabilities, so every download format is not guaranteed on every phone.
How do I move a saved life to another device?
Use Move my lives to export a backup, then import it in the destination browser. Export the destination lives first: importing replaces lives stored on that device. Automatic cross-device synchronization is not provided.
Are my reflections automatically public?
No. Reflections stay in the local save unless you choose to include them when publishing a life. Check the publishing preview and options before sharing. Public memorial content is visible to other visitors.
Does the game predict a real person’s life?
No. National statistics, simplified models and random fictional events create a simulated life. They do not predict an individual’s health, finances, relationships or lifespan.
Why did my save disappear?
A different browser, device, private-browsing session or embedded website can have separate storage. Clearing site data can also remove local saves. Import a previous backup if available; the site does not promise recovery of a deleted local save.