The Geography of America’s Distressed Communities

While the U.S. economic picture remains quite rosy, things change quickly when you zoom to the local level. This map shows the country’s distressed communities. Read more

Visualizing the Extreme Concentration of Global Wealth

A data-driven snapshot of global wealth distribution. The average person around the world is doing better, but big-picture inequality is still staggering. Read more

The Wealthiest and Poorest County in Every State

This infographic uses the measure of median household income to contrast the wealthiest and poorest counties in every U.S. state. 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

The Global Inequality Gap, and How It’s Changed Over 200 Years

This visualization shows the global inequality gap — a difference in the standards of living around the world, as well as how it’s changed over 200 years. Read more

Ranked: The Countries With the Highest Wealth Inequality

South Africa recorded the highest wealth inequality in 2023, as measured by the Gini index. Which other countries made the top 10? Read more

Visualizing Women’s Economic Rights Around the World

In recent years, many economies have made women’s rights a priority, yet only 10 countries in the world offer full legal protections to women. Read more

Visualized: A Global Risk Assessment of 2022 and Beyond

Which risks are top of mind in 2022? We visualize the World Economic Forum’s global risk assessment for top risks by impact and livelihood. Read more

Charting the Relationship Between Wealth and Happiness, by Country

Can money really buy happiness? In this chart, we compare most of the world’s countries to examine the relationship between wealth and happiness. Read more

Mapped: Minimum Wage Around the World

This infographic shows the net minimum wage across 67 countries, as of January 2023. A breakdown by U.S. state is also included. Read more