We visualize the 15 countries with the highest infant mortality rates, including countries from Africa and the Middle East. Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo accounts for 74% of the world’s cobalt output. Read more
The median age is a single indicator of the age distribution of a population, useful for policy planning for the world’s oldest and youngest countries. Read more
Human activity is largely to blame for the loss of numbers of the most endangered animals on this list. Read more
Cobalt helps us to power mobile phones, laptops, and electric cars. But while the metal is high in demand for green technology, getting it is the hard part. Read more
More people doesn’t automatically equate to more Olympic medals, as some of the world’s most populous countries have found out over the years. Read more
Metrics assessing safety, inclusion, and access to justice vary greatly by country. Which were the worst countries for women in 2023? Read more
As a former colonial power, France spread French across continents. Here’s where one can find native French speakers. Read more
Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries, has seen a significant shift in its global production landscape. Read more
Together, the top five countries with the largest forests account for more than half of the world’s entire forest cover. Read more