Mapped: Global Happiness Levels in 2022

Global happiness levels are determined by several different factors. Here’s a look at the happiest and unhappiest countries in every region. Read more

Ranked: The 20 Countries With the Fastest Declining Populations

Population decline is a rising issue for many countries in Eastern Europe, as well as outliers like Japan and Cuba. Read more

Countries with the Highest (and Lowest) Proportion of Immigrants

Here, we highlight countries that are magnets for immigration, such as UAE and Qatar, as well as nations with very few foreign born residents. Read more

Mapped: The Population of India’s States Compared with Countries

This map juxtaposes nations and Indian states to provide a new perspective on the world’s soon-to-be most populous country Read more

Visualizing the World’s Plummeting Fertility Rate

In this graphic we explore the world’s declining fertility rate over the last 60 years and the disparity in fertility rates between nations Read more

Comparing Population Pyramids Around the World

Population pyramids can show a country’s demographic advantages and challenges at a glance. See how different parts of the world stack up. Read more

Charted: Retirement Age by Country

We chart current and effective retirement ages for 45 countries, revealing some stark regional differences. Read more

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

When Will the Global Population Reach Its Peak?

Population projections from the UN suggest that there will be over 10 billion people by 2060, though other organizations disagree. Read more

Mapping the U.S. Median Age by State

The U.S. might have a median age of 39, but the median age by state ranges from the low 30s to the mid 40s. Read more