From tropical rainforests to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in contrasts. Read more
Unsurprisingly, latitude plays an important role in the distribution of the world’s hottest and coldest countries. Read more
The U.S. ranks 15th in the highest adult obesity rates. Qatar and Egypt are the only other 1 million+ countries to feature. Read more
In 2023, the world consumed 2% more energy compared to 2022. Which countries consumed the most energy per capita? Read more
War in Europe has caused Ukraine’s military spend to jump up by 640%. How do the world’s largest military budgets compare? Read more
It’s more than just oil. This map of Middle East exports shows the top global product of each country by value. Read more
Which countries imported weapons to boost their defenses in 2022? We rank the biggest by their the share of global arms imports. Read more
Which countries rank the highest in per capita carbon emissions, and how do they impact the world’s total carbon emissions? Read more
The ranks of the world’s richest monarchs are heavily concentrated in the Middle East and North Africa, but European and Asian royalty also make appearances. Read more
Tracking the Gini index values in 2008 and 2023 reveals wealth inequality changes for 29 countries. Read more