How Debt-to-GDP Ratios Have Changed Since 2000

See how much the debt-to-GDP ratios of advanced economies have grown (or shrank) since the year 2000. Read more

Economic Growth Forecasts for G7 and BRICS Countries in 2024

The IMF has released its economic growth forecasts for 2024. How do the G7 and BRICS countries compare? Read more

Ranked: The Top 6 Economies by Share of Global GDP (1980-2024)

Gain a unique perspective on the world’s economic order from this graphic showing % share of global GDP over time. Read more

Ranked: Countries Where Youth are the Most Unhappy, Relative to Older Generations

Conventional wisdom says that young adults (those below 30) tend to be the happiest demographic—but this is not true for these countries. Read more

Which Countries Have the Most Economic Influence in Southeast Asia?

One country dominates this survey of who has the most economic influence in the region. Read more

Visualizing Berkshire Hathaway’s Stock Portfolio (Q1 2024)

We visualized the latest data on Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio to see what Warren Buffett is invested in. Read more

The Top Retailers in the World, by Store Count

Here are the top retailers in the world by physical store presence, illustrating the dominance of convenience and drug store chains. Read more

Ranked: Countries with the Most Embassies Around the World

The Global Diplomacy Index attempts to quantify and compare diplomatic networks by ranking countries with the most embassies worldwide. Read more

Map: The World’s Oldest and Youngest Countries, by Median Age

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

Mapped: Highest and Lowest Doctor Density Around the World

Doctor density is measured by the number of doctors per 10,000 people. A higher number indicates a more robust health network in the country. Read more