The Latte Index: Using the Impartial Bean to Value Currencies

How good is a cup of joe at measuring the variance between different national currencies? We look at the Latte Index, developed by the WSJ, to find out. Read more

The 20 Companies With the Most Profit Per Employee

Which company rakes in the most profit per employee? Today’s chart looks at the top 20 global companies by that measure, including two unexpected leaders. Read more

The 57 Startups That Became Unicorns in 2017

Total new unicorns in 2017 is down from its frothy peak – but this year brings several interesting new entrants, like China’s Toutiao, valued at a massive $20B. Read more

Visualizing the Global Millionaire Population

Where does the world’s millionaire population live? Today’s chart takes a look at the world’s richest by region, fortune size, and city. Read more

Visualizing a Global Shift in Wealth Over 10 Years

Wealth is not stagnant. Here’s how it has shifted over the last decade from 2007-2017, including the winners and losers of the shift in wealth globally. Read more

Chart: What Assets Make Up Wealth?

This chart breaks down the composition of assets for each tier of wealth. See what assets make up a regular person’s net worth, versus that of a billionaire. Read more

The 10 Companies That Dominate the Global Arms Trade

Want a fighter jet or a new tank? These ten companies – most of them based on the U.S. – are the firms that sell the most weapons in the… Read more

Visualizing the Decline of Freedom Over 12 Consecutive Years

The decline of freedom has been accelerating around the world. This chart visualizes the context, data, and key countries where freedom is falling. Read more

The Tech Giants Growing Behind China’s Great Firewall

The fast-growing tech giants in China look recognizably familiar – but markedly different – to the ones we know so well in Silicon Valley. Read more

35 Minerals Absolutely Critical to U.S. Security

These critical minerals are needed for tech, defense, and industry, yet most of them are mainly imported from outside of the United States. Read more