Countries With the Largest Happiness Gains Since 2010

Tracking Gallup survey data for more than a decade reveals insights into the regions seeing happiness gains. Read more

Ranked: Countries Where Youth are the Most Unhappy, Relative to Older Generations

Conventional wisdom says that young adults (those below 30) tend to be the happiest demographic—but this is not true for these countries. Read more

Mapped: The Population of China and India in Perspective

We compare the populations of India and China to other top countries and regions for a unique perspective on the world’s demographics. Read more

Ranked: The 10 Best Countries for Women

Metrics assessing safety, inclusion, and access to justice vary greatly by country. Which were the best countries for women in 2023? Read more

Ranked: The 10 Worst Countries for Women

Metrics assessing safety, inclusion, and access to justice vary greatly by country. Which were the worst countries for women in 2023? Read more

Which Countries are the Most Polarized?

This chart plots polarization for various countries based on the Edelman Trust Institute’s annual survey of 32,000+ people. Read more

How the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impacts Science and Academia

What is the impact of war on science and academia? We examine how nations and the scientific community have responded to the conflict Read more

Visualizing the World’s Plummeting Fertility Rate

In this graphic we explore the world’s declining fertility rate over the last 60 years and the disparity in fertility rates between nations Read more

Comparing Population Pyramids Around the World

Population pyramids can show a country’s demographic advantages and challenges at a glance. See how different parts of the world stack up. Read more

Mapped: World’s Top 40 Largest Military Budgets

War in Europe has caused Ukraine’s military spend to jump up by 640%. How do the world’s largest military budgets compare? Read more