The Global Diplomacy Index attempts to quantify and compare diplomatic networks by ranking countries with the most embassies worldwide. Read more
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
Unsurprisingly, latitude plays an important role in the distribution of the world’s hottest and coldest countries. Read more
The median age is a single indicator of the age distribution of a population, useful for policy planning for the world’s oldest and youngest countries. Read more
Doctor density is measured by the number of doctors per 10,000 people. A higher number indicates a more robust health network in the country. Read more
The U.S. has over 11 million unauthorized immigrants. Read more
Since the 1950s, many countries have tried to discourage tobacco use and bring down smoking rates. Here’s where they haven’t worked. Read more
This animation uses county-level GDP data to re-size a U.S. map based on the economic contributions at a local level. Read more
The global arms trade is huge. Estimated to be at least $76 billion in 2013, here’s who is trading arms to who. Read more
This series of maps uses data on Gross National Income (GNI) to classify the world’s richest and poorest countries based on four income groups. Read more