At the start of the 19th century, less than 1% of humanity lived under democratic rule. See how systems of government have changed over the last 200 years. Read more
Today’s chart ranks the top 25 universities in the world by ultra-high net worth (UHNW) alumni and total wealth. Does your institution make the cut? Read more
See how 5G compares to older iterations of wireless technology, and why it’s poised to change the way the modern world uses data. Read more
How do the rankings of the world’s most affluent countries change when using different metrics to measure wealth per capita? Read more
The annual Misery Index ranks the most and least miserable countries, based on four economic factors—unemployment, inflation, lending rates, and GDP growth. Read more
As Brexit looms, the EU budget is under the microscope. Learn which countries contribute the most—and least—to the bottom line in this chart. Read more
Building a mine takes time that poses risks at every stage. This graphic maps a mineral deposit from discovery to mining, showing where value is created. Read more
The ‘Big Five’ tech companies are rapidly reshaping the global tech landscape with their acquisitions, devouring any competitor who gets in their way. Read more
The world’s top countries excel in many fields—but there can only be one #1. How have the most competitive economies shifted in the past decade? Read more
Since 1965, over ⅓ of the world’s cumulative carbon emissions can be traced back to just 20 fossil fuel companies. Who are the biggest contributors? Read more