113 Million People Will Join the Global Middle Class in 2024

The global middle class is expected to grow by 113 million people in 2024. We visualize this growth by country and region. Read more

Visualizing 30 Years of Imports from U.S. Trading Partners

Nearly 60% of U.S. imports came from just four trade entities in 2023. We rank the top U.S. trading partners and show their growth over time. Read more

Interactive Map: The World as 1,000 People

How would all the people in the world be spread out if there were only 1,000 people on Earth? This interactive map examines the breakdown. Read more

Ranked: Largest Semiconductor Foundry Companies by Revenue

Most of the 10 largest semiconductor foundries in the world, are headquartered in just three Asian countries, accounting for 90% of the entire industry’s revenue. Read more

Progress on 2030 Renewable Energy Targets by Country

In this graphic, we visualize whether major electricity-consuming countries are on track to meet their 2030 renewable energy targets. Read more

Mapped: The Expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Established by China, Russia, and former Soviet states, the SCO serves as a counterbalance to Western influence in Eurasia. Read more

Visualized: Why Do People Immigrate to the U.S.?

More than 45 million American residents were immigrants in 2021, having moved for various reasons. Read more

Ranked: Share of Global Arms Imports in 2022

Which countries imported weapons to boost their defenses in 2022? We rank the biggest by their the share of global arms imports. Read more

Ranked: The World’s Top 10 Electronics Exporters (2000-2021)

Here are the largest electronics exporters by country, highlighting how electronics trade has increasingly shifted to Asia over 20 years. Read more

Charted: Global Tourism Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

We visualize monthly foreign visitor arrivals, indexed to December 2019, indicating global tourism has all but recovered from COVID-19 disruptions. Read more