UN DESA

UN DESA

@UNDESA

UN DESA assists countries around the world in agenda-setting and decision-making with the goal of meeting their economic, social and environmental challenges.

UNHQ, New York, NY https://www.un.org/desa Joined 2011-04-12 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

121,948

Followers

4,732

Following

20,367

Tweets

172.3

Avg Engagement

1,357

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @UNDESA's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2011-04-12
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:UNHQ, New York, NY

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,228
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:14.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:158.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,228 tweets

On average, tweets receive 371 likes and 136 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. Verified accounts make up 1.1% of the followers, suggesting a mix of public and institutional interest.

14.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

158.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

45,280

Total Likes

510,792

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

9

Median Likes

7

Median Retweets

33

75th Percentile

269,090

Top Tweet

1.41

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

77.6%

Original

0.9%

Replies

20.7%

Retweets

0.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

99.1%

With Links

93.2%

With #Tags

43.1%

With @Mentions

55.4%

With Emojis

264

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

80.1%

Weekday Posts

19.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#globalgoals (488) #covid19 (439) #sdgs (380) #climateaction (212) #saveourocean (123) #worldeconomyreport (106) #actnow (102) #fin4dev (101) #undesavoice (95) #hlpf (92)

Most Mentioned

@un (236) @antonioguterres (187) @undesa (143) @unecosoc (138) @sustdev (83) @unep (54) @undp (38) @who (35) @aminajmohammed (34) @thomsonfiji (32)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,228 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,506 (78%)
Replies 28 (1%)
Retweets 667 (21%)
Quote Tweets 27 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 667 retweets (21% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,228 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience includes policymakers, development professionals, and global citizens interested in sustainable development. It also targets organizations and individuals committed to social justice and environmental protection.

Average

Audience Quality

26.9%

Suspicion Index

27.1%

Low-Quality %

52

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

35.9%

Empty Bio

28.8%

<10 Tweets

18.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

55.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

79.5%

No URL

18.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

24,299,296

Total Potential Reach

52

Median Follower Reach

235

75th Percentile Reach

7.6%

>1K followers

1.2%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

45.8%

Creators

4,584 accounts

25.3%

Consumers

2,533 accounts

28.8%

Dormant

2,883 accounts

110

Verified Followers

1.1% of total

12.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Nairobi, Kenya (106) Nigeria (87) Kampala, Uganda (66) India (56) Afghanistan (49) Lagos, Nigeria (49) Ethiopia (46) Kenya (42) Dhaka, Bangladesh (41) Abuja, Nigeria (39)

110

Verified Followers

1.1% of total

789

Protected Accounts

7.89% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,093,781 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@Ministerio_TIC 849,073 Minister Technology, Innovation, Communication
@MinHacienda 598,100 Government Official Economy, Finance, Public Policy
@antonioriverog 443,259 Activist Venezuela, Libertad, Unión Nacional
@PerekonomianRI 405,446 Government Official Kebijakan, Perekonomian, Indonesia
@MidisPeru 361,995 Government Social development, Inclusion, Support
@listenshahid 264,622 Public Servant Public Service, Mission Youth, Skill Development
@WHOEMRO 220,692 Healthcare Health, Eastern Mediterranean, Official
@MarceloLins68 178,361 Journalist journalism, writing, news
@Ethiopia_UN 177,556 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

development (262) social (232) climate (226) youth (216) rights (206) human (200) international (189) world (188) activist (188) student (185)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#sdgs (36) #climatechange (24) #environment (12) #climate (12) #humanrights (11) #sustainability (10) #peace (10) #nature (9) #development (9) #climateaction (8)

6,409

Followers With Bio

3,591

Followers Without Bio

64.09%

% With Bio

35.91%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,228 analyzed

354,242

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

354,242

Total Retweets

70,848

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

100%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Sustainable Development Poverty Eradication Health Equality Climate Action Social Justice Partnerships
UN DESA
@UNDESA

RT @UN: "We thought the world has stopped, but it continues to move forward. Every choice we make is the beginning of change." -- @BTS_twt came to UNHQ to support action for the #GlobalGoals &amp; a better world for everyone. Watch their special musical performance and get in

2021-09-20
Retweets: 269,090 Likes: 0 Engagement: 269,090
UN DESA
@UNDESA

RT @UN: NEWS: Music stars @BTS_twt will join world leaders at the UN on Monday to show support for the #GlobalGoals &amp; help inspire ambitious action to create better future for all. Don't miss their very special musical performance! https://t.co/jDSVSOoszI #UNGA https://t.c

2021-09-16
Retweets: 45,897 Likes: 0 Engagement: 45,897
UN DESA
@UNDESA

RT @UNWebTV: 🎬 Join us LIVE with @BTS_twt, @antonioguterres &amp; @UNDP for the SDG Moment! Let’s pledge our support to the decade of action to achieve the #GlobalGoals &amp; inspire action for a better future for all! 🗓️20 Sept 2021 | 🕙8 AM (EST) 🔗https://t.co/3tcsjChGwL https

2021-09-20
Retweets: 18,886 Likes: 0 Engagement: 18,886
UN DESA
@UNDESA

RT @UN: "If we believe in possibilities and hope – even when the unexpected happens – we will not lose our way, but discover new ones." #FBF to last year's #UNGA, when @bts_twt came to UNHQ with a special performance &amp; message of support for the #GlobalGoals. https://t.co/kS

2022-09-16
Retweets: 12,299 Likes: 0 Engagement: 12,299
UN DESA
@UNDESA

RT @antonioguterres: I have just warned global leaders at #COP27: We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator. Our planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible. We need urgent #ClimateAction.

2022-11-07
Retweets: 8,070 Likes: 0 Engagement: 8,070

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights global figures and milestones, such as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the work of scientists like Yuan Longping. Content often aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing themes like poverty, hunger, health, and equality. There is a strong focus on advocacy and awareness, encouraging support for marginalized groups and global partnerships.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 121,948
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @UNDESA reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 121,948 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 172.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025