How Much Student Debt Does Each State Hold?

Crippling student debt in the U.S. has reached a record high of $1.5 trillion nationwide. Today’s map breaks down which states bear the highest burden. Read more

See Our Visual Guide to Global Debt (VC+)

Our exclusive visual guide to the state of global debt. Read more

Visualizing the Rising Cost of Government Debt

The cost of servicing the national debt is surging as high interest rates push up borrowing costs amid a rapidly growing debt pile. Read more

Global Debt Hits a New High of $315 Trillion

Global debt has soared to a new landmark, adding $1.3 trillion in debt in the first quarter of 2024 alone. Read more

Ranked: The Largest Sovereign Debt Defaults in Modern History

We show the 10 biggest sovereign defaults since 1983, highlighting how certain countries are repeat offenders. Read more

The History of Interest Rates Over 670 Years

Interest rates sit near generational lows — is this the new normal, or has it been the trend all along? We show a history of interest rates in this graphic. Read more

$69 Trillion of World Debt in One Infographic

What share of government world debt does each country owe? See it all broken down in this stunning visualization. Read more

Visualizing the 700-Year Fall of Interest Rates

Could interest rates enter negative territory permanently? This chart plots trend data over 700 years, showing that it could be a possibility. Read more

The Anatomy of the $2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

A visual breakdown of the CARES Act, the $2 trillion package to provide COVID-19 economic relief. It’s the largest stimulus bill in modern history. Read more

How Global Central Banks are Responding to COVID-19, in One Chart

What policy tools are global central banks implementing to combat the economic effects of COVID-19? We compare the responses of 29 countries. Read more