Assembling the World Country-by-Country, Based on Economy Size

How does the world map change if it gets assembled based on the size of economies, in ascending order of GDP or GDP per capita? Read more

Visualizing Africa’s Free Trade Ambitions

The Gambia recently became the latest country to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), helping the landmark agreement reach critical mass to move forward. Read more

The $300 Billion Counterfeit Goods Problem, and How It Hurts Brands

Every year, the global economy loses over $300 billion from the sale of counterfeit goods. Here are the problems created by this, and why they matter. Read more

The Reputational Risks That CEOs are Most Worried About

It takes decades to earn a reputation, and just one mistake to ruin it. Here’s what business leaders see as the biggest reputational risks. Read more

What is a Commodity Super Cycle?

The prices of energy, agriculture, livestock and metals tell the story of human development. Learn about the commodity super cycle in this infographic. Read more

The World’s Most Innovative Economies

What countries have the most innovative economies? This index uses seven equally-weighted variables, including R&D spending and patents, to rank countries. Read more

The $86 Trillion World Economy in One Chart

According to the latest World Bank data, the global economy is now $85.8 trillion in nominal terms. Here’s how it breaks down. Read more

Ranked: The Autonomous Vehicle Readiness of 20 Countries

This interactive visual shows the countries best prepared for the shift to autonomous vehicles, as well as the associated societal and economic impacts. Read more

Form and Function: Visualizing the Shape of Cities and Economies

Economies create distinct spatial patterns. This week’s chart visualizes the relationships businesses and industry imprint on the urban environment. Read more

Mapped: The World’s Biggest Importers in 2018

Which economies are the world’s biggest importers of goods? See for yourself in this visualization, which resizes countries based on the value of imports. Read more