Ranked: The 10 Busiest Ports in the World, by Cargo Traffic

As critical nodes for trade and commercial activity, we show the top 10 busiest ports in the world by cargo volume. Read more

The Number of People Born Every Year, by Region (1950–2023)

After decades Asia’s population boom is slowing down. However, birth trends indicate there’s a new population hotspot. Read more

China’s Staggering Demand for Commodities

China uses more steel, cement, copper, nickel, and coal than the rest of the world combined. This chart shows China’s incredible demand for commodities. Read more

Visualizing China’s Most Ambitious Megaproject

China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative will cost $4-8 trillion, affecting 62% of the world’s population. See all about the megaproject in this graphic. Read more

Interactive: Comparing Asian Powers to the U.S.

This interactive map uses 114 metrics to measure the geopolitical power and influence of 25 countries, focusing on Asian powers and the United States. Read more

Mapped: The Countries With the Most Foreign Currency Reserves

China holds a whopping $3.2 trillion in foreign currency reserves, more all of North America, Europe, and South America combined. Read more

Visualizing the World’s Largest Importers in 2017

With protectionist policies gaining momentum and a global trade war underway, we look at the world’s largest importers of goods in 2017. Read more

Visualizing The World’s 20 Largest Tech Giants

A total of 12 of the largest tech giants come from the United States, while eight hail from China. All other countries combine for zero. Read more

The Pearl River Delta’s Astonishing Megacity Transformation

China’s Pearl River Delta, in an unprecedented growth spurt, has seen cities expand and merge to become the largest contiguous urban region in the world. Read more

Does America View Its Trade Relationships as Fair?

How does the U.S. view its trade relationships? See this recent data from Gallup, which shows how views have changed over time, as well as by political party. Read more