World Cup, Ebola among biggest Facebook topics of 2014

The most talked about topic on Facebook in 2014? The World Cup, which was also a major success for advertisers. The Ebola virus, which Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan donated to fight, was the second-most popular topic on Facebook this year.

Here’s a look at the most talked about topics around the world on Facebook in 2014:

  1. World Cup
  2. Ebola virus outbreak
  3. Elections in Brazil
  4. Robin Williams
  5. Ice Bucket Challenge
  6. Conflict in Gaza
  7. Malaysia Airlines
  8. Super Bowl
  9. Michael Brown/Ferguson
  10. Sochi Winter Olympics

Wondering what the top games of 2014 were? We’ve got you covered.

Here’s a consortium of lists relevant to Facebook activity in the U.S.:

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