The Most Valuable Companies in Major EU Economies

From semiconductor equipment manufacturers to supercar makers, the EU’s most valuable companies run the gamut of industries. Read more

Mapped: The Top Export in Each EU Country

Cars and petroleum dominate the European Union exports. Read more

Where Unemployment Benefits are the Highest, in OECD Countries

Ranking countries and their unemployment benefits, measured by the percentage of previous employed income received after a year out of work. Read more

Visualizing Every UEFA European Championship Final (1960–2020)

The UEFA European Championships has been Europe’s premier football tournament since 1960. Which country has won the most championships? Read more

Mapped: How Many Hours Europeans Work Each Week

Less wealthy countries of Europe tend to have longer workweeks. Here’s how many hours Europeans work each week, by country. Read more

Ranked: Countries With the Most Paid Time Off for Workers

All EU member states are required by law to ensure a minimum of 20 days (four weeks) of paid time off in their labor codes. Read more

Ranked: The 10 Best Countries for Women

Metrics assessing safety, inclusion, and access to justice vary greatly by country. Which were the best countries for women in 2023? Read more

Europe’s Carbon Emissions Per Capita, by Country (1990–2022)

Across the continent, per capita emissions have come down since 1990. But there’s still a long way to go to net zero. Read more

Top 20 Countries Where Older People Are the Happiest

Advanced economies are the happiest countries for older people, likely due to their stronger social security systems. Read more

A Map of Global Happiness By Country in 2024

While many inspiring teachings exist about attaining individual happiness, it’s worthwhile to consider how happy entire countries are on a collective scale. Read more