Iron: The Core of the Developing World

Iron has been extremely useful to mankind for more than 3000 years, and now accounts for 95% of all metal produced annually. Iron ore is now the world’s second largest… Read more

Visualizing Raw Steel Production in 2023

China produces more than half the world’s steel. Read more

Mapped: Where Tesla and BYD Make Their Cars

We map the locations of Tesla and BYD’s present and future EV factories, along with their estimated maximum output. 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

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

Chart: Which Countries Eat the Most Instant Noodles?

The top ranked country ate about 30 instant noodle servings per person in 2023, at a rate of slightly more than two helpings a month. Read more

The Gold Series: 2014 Trends and Beyond (PART 5 of 5)

The Gold Series Part 5: 2014 Trends and Beyond This infographic, the finale of our five part 2014 Gold Series, covers gold trends that investors should be watching through the… Read more

10 Reasons to Go Long Alibaba

10 Reasons to Go Long Alibaba Yesterday, Alibaba announced that underwriters exercised an option to purchase additional shares at the IPO price of $68, bumping the total amount sold from… Read more

Investors Betting on Africa

Despite declining commodity prices and the outbreak of Ebola, investors are still betting on Africa. Read more