# Favorable Figure Infographics The Lucky and Unlucky Numbers Around the World Chart is Cultural By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-and-unlucky-numbers-around-the-world References: [dailyinfographic](http://dailyinfographic.com/lucky-unlucky-numbers-around-the-world-infographic) & [tombola](http://www.tombola.co.uk/) The Lucky and Unlucky Numbers Around the World infographic reveals that choosing your favorite digits is a cultural phenomenon. While the number [13 is considered unlucky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-nights-of-halloween-advent-calendar) by a number of nations, others like Sweden and Germany deem it a favorable figure. Seven is also regarded as a common [lucky number](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-energy) due to its associations with the days of the week, ancient planets and deadly sins. However, this fortune-filled number is seen as a [ghostly and spiritual](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numerology-and-ai) in Chinese culture. While the Western and European nations associate luck with numbers relating to religion, Eastern Asian cultures perceive luck based on meanings of symbols in its language. Whether it's choosing your weekly lotto lineup or deciding on a favorite set of digits, the Lucky and Unlucky Numbers Around the World chart is sure to stir up conversation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cultural Number Significance:** There is an opportunity for companies to create culturally tailored products or marketing campaigns based on the numerology beliefs and taboos of different regions. - **Gamification of Luck:** Businesses may start leveraging gamification tactics by incorporating culturally significant numbers in products, contests, and promotions to drive customer engagement and loyalty. - **Data Visualization:** The rise of data visualization tools and infographics presents an opportunity for companies to create more visually compelling content that educates and entertains customers about cultural differences in numbers and their meanings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Gaming companies may create new games or features that incorporate culturally significant numbers to drive engagement and player retention. - **Finance:** Financial institutions may leverage cultural numerology beliefs to create investment funds or products that appeal to customers in different regions. - **Marketing:** Marketing agencies may incorporate culturally significant numbers in advertising campaigns to better resonate with customers and improve brand awareness and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Co-Created Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-7-perfume-series.md) - [Auspicious Lunar Year Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-set.md) - [Niche Number-Focused Community Forums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/37-heaven.md) - [Numerology Fragrance Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-numerology-collection.md) - [Better-for-You Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-beverage-lucky-fck.md) - [Fortune-Telling Cereal Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charmology.md) - [Sparkling Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-fck-energy.md) - [Good Fortune Citrus Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunkist-growers-packaging.md) - [Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-clock.md)