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Estimating the number of people globally for categories like Asperger’s syndrome, those with exceptional skills (gifted, highly gifted, etc.), strong work ethic, and personality traits like being “grumpy” is challenging, as these groups are defined differently and are often not formally tracked. However, here are some general estimates based on available research:

1. Asperger’s Syndrome (now considered part of the autism spectrum)

• Prevalence: Asperger’s is part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which affects about 1% of the global population.
• Global estimate: Given the world population of around 8 billion, there may be 80 million people with ASD, including those who fit the Asperger’s profile.

2. People with Super Skills (Gifted & Highly Gifted)

• Giftedness: This usually refers to an IQ of 130 or higher. Approximately 2-5% of the population falls into the “gifted” range.
• Highly gifted (IQ of 145+): This group represents a much smaller fraction, around 0.1% of the population.
• Global estimate:
  • Gifted (IQ 130+): Around 160 to 400 million people.
  • Highly gifted (IQ 145+): Roughly 8 million people.

3. Strong Work Ethic

• There is no precise measurement for work ethic, as it varies culturally and individually. However, surveys on productivity and job engagement suggest that around 15-25% of people globally demonstrate a high level of commitment and motivation at work.
• Global estimate: This could be 1.2 to 2 billion people with strong work ethic.

4. Grumpy People

• Personality traits like being “grumpy” aren’t easily quantifiable. However, psychological studies on mood disorders and irritability suggest that a small percentage of the population may exhibit frequent grumpiness due to chronic stress, depression, or personality types.
• Global estimate: Perhaps 10-15% of the population may frequently display such traits, equating to 800 million to 1.2 billion people.

These estimates are broad approximations, as traits like giftedness, work ethic, and personality aren’t always measured consistently across populations.