Visualizing the Evolution of Global Advertising Spend (1980-2020)

How has global advertising spending shifted over recent decades? We look at the data to see how both the industry and media have evolved. Read more

The Population Race: A 300-Year Look at China vs. India

When will India’s population overtake China’s? Take a look at the trends behind this impending demographic milestone. Read more

The Top Import for Each Country: Asia

What are the top imports across Asia? Petroleum is the most popular import, followed by vehicles and electronic integrated circuits. Read more

Mapped: The Top Surveillance Cities Worldwide

Which cities have the most CCTV cameras? This map reveals the top surveillance cities worldwide in terms of the prevalence of CCTV cameras. Read more

The World’s Largest Shipping Hubs

The largest shipping hubs have gotten bigger and busier. Here’s a look at how the global landscape has evolved over the past 15 years. Read more

Mapped: Facebook’s Path to Social Network Domination (2008-2020)

Mapping the rapid expansion of Facebook into the world’s dominant social network, and the countries and platforms resisting its growth Read more

Ranked: The Most Valuable Nation Brands in 2020

Here’s a look at the most valuable nation brands in 2020, and how the brand values of these countries have changed over time. Read more

Visualizing China’s Dominance in Rare Earth Metals

Rare earth deposits exist all over the planet, but the majority of the world’s rare earth metals are produced and refined in China. Read more

Mapped: Drone Privacy Laws Around the World

By 2025, the global commercial drone market could reach $42.8 billion. With such diverse uses, how do countries navigate drone privacy laws? Read more

Global Stars: The Most Innovative Countries, Ranked by Income Group

From Switzerland and China to Vietnam and Tanzania — here are the world’s most innovative countries, taking income per capita into account. Read more