Ranked: The Top 20 Countries in Debt to China

The 20 nations featured in this graphic each owe billions in debt to China, posing concerns for their economic future. Read more

Which Countries Have the Highest Infant Mortality Rates?

We visualize the 15 countries with the highest infant mortality rates, including countries from Africa and the Middle East. Read more

Mapped: The World’s Wettest and Driest Countries

From tropical rainforests to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in contrasts. Read more

Which Countries Have the Most and Least Women in the Workforce?

More women in the workforce can indicate a shift towards women having more economic opportunities and facing fewer barriers to working outside the home. Read more

Ranked: The Countries Most Dependent on Agricultural Exports

Which countries are most heavily dependent on agricultural exports to fuel their economies? We visualize the data in this chart. Read more

Ranked: Countries with the Most Embassies Around the World

The Global Diplomacy Index attempts to quantify and compare diplomatic networks by ranking countries with the most embassies worldwide. 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

Map: The World’s Oldest and Youngest Countries, by Median Age

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

Ranked: The Countries Receiving the Most Remittances From Abroad

The top 10 countries by money received from abroad have seen a major shift through the years. Only three have stayed put. Read more

Mapped: Highest and Lowest Doctor Density Around the World

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