Population projections from the UN suggest that there will be over 10 billion people by 2060, though other organizations disagree. Read more
This infographic lists countries in Africa and other developing regions that received billions in loans from China. Read more
We map out Africa’s population density, spotlighting the continent’s most populous countries and cities. Read more
The top three economic powerhouses of Africa contribute more than one-third to the African economy. We rank the nations of the world’s second-largest continent by 2024 GDP estimates. Read more
Here are the largest cocoa producing countries globally—from Côte d’Ivoire to Brazil—as cocoa prices hit record highs. Read more
While many inspiring teachings exist about attaining individual happiness, it’s worthwhile to consider how happy entire countries are on a collective scale. Read more
In this visualization, we map the populations of major regions at three different points in time: 1900, 2000, and 2050 (forecasted). Read more
The country with the most forest loss since 2001 lost as much forest cover as the next four countries combined. Read more
Humanity likes building tall things. So we mapped the tallest statue on every continent—excluding Antarctica—along with when they were completed. Read more
The Big Five African economies outperform the rest of the continent with only 44% of the population. Read more