Ballpark — September 9, 2026

Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.

Population of Tokyo metro area

37.3 million people

The metro area includes Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Chiba.

Height of Mount Everest

29,025 feet

Officially measured from sea level.

Annual U.S. military spending

850 USD (billions)

Represents a significant portion of global defense spending.

Daily riders on NYC subway

3.5 million people

Ridership has been recovering toward pre-pandemic levels.

Population of Australia

26.0 million people

Most of the population lives along the coast.