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

Visualizing the Top Trading Partners of MENA Countries

China holds the position of both the top importer and exporter with MENA countries by volume. Read more

Mapped: Africa’s Population Density Patterns

We map out Africa’s population density, spotlighting the continent’s most populous countries and cities. Read more

Mapped: Breaking Down the $3 Trillion African Economy by Country

The top three economic powerhouses of Africa contribute more than one-third to the African economy. We rank the nations of the world’s second-largest continent by 2024 GDP estimates. Read more

Charted: The Biggest Wealth Gaps Between Neighboring Countries

Sharing a border means little for these neighboring countries with starkly different economies, as illustrated by their GDP per capita. Read more

Mapped: Just Five Countries Make Up Half of Africa’s GDP

The Big Five African economies outperform the rest of the continent with only 44% of the population. Read more