Visualizing How Much Countries Spend on R&D

Just four countries (U.S., China, Japan, and Germany) account for nearly two-thirds of global expenditures on R&D. Here’s global data on R&D visualized. Read more

Global Happiness: Which Countries are the Most (and Least) Happy?

What contributes to happiness? These charts break down global happiness scores – how does your country fare, and how has it changed over ten years? Read more

Visualizing Corruption Around the World

Which countries are the most (and least) corrupt? This world map shows the figures for the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2018. Read more

Visualizing the Happiest Country on Every Continent

Where are the happiest, least happy, and fastest improving countries worldwide? We’ve broken down this annual ranking by region to answer that question. Read more

All the World’s Carbon Emissions in One Chart

Just 15 countries are responsible for almost three quarters of the world’s carbon emissions. But what does this look like per capita, and over time? Read more

The Largest Producers of Crude Oil (1965-2017)

View how the ranking of the world’s largest producers of crude oil changes over a 50 year period, from the Cold War until today. Read more

Ranked: The Richest Countries in the World

These countries hold 74% of the world’s $204 trillion in private wealth. See the 10 richest countries, and how their totals have changed over time. Read more

Mapped: The Literal Translation of Every Country’s Name

From Colombia to China, explore this map to uncover the diverse histories and cultures represented in the literal translation of each country’s name. Read more

24 Iconic World Flags, and What They Mean

Many world flags are instantly recognizable, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. What are the stories behind some of the world’s most iconic flags? Read more

Visualizing the Wealth of Nations

These 10 countries hold 74% of the world’s $204 trillion in private wealth. How will this wealth of nations change over the next decade? Read more