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

Mapped: The World’s Wettest and Driest Countries

From tropical rainforests to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in contrasts. Read more

Countries with the Biggest Gender Disparities in their Workforces

Tracking the difference between male and female labor force participation rates reveals large gender disparities for women at work. Read more

Visualizing Saudi Aramco’s Massive Oil Reserves

Saudi Aramco controls almost 259 billion barrels worth of oil and gas reserves. Read more

Animation: Oil Imports to the U.S. Have Shifted Dramatically Over 15 Years

As the United States strives towards energy independence, watch how oil imports have dramatically shifted from the Middle East to a new oil source. Read more

A Changing Skyline: The World’s Tallest Buildings Over Time

The ranking of the world’s tallest buildings has shifted dramatically since the start of the 20th century. See the evolution of this list over nearly 100 years. Read more

Ranked: The Countries Sending the Most Remittances Abroad

Countries which host large diasporas from around the world rank highly on this list of places sending the most remittances abroad. Read more

Charted: The Countries Using the Most Energy per Capita

In 2023, the world consumed 2% more energy compared to 2022. Which countries consumed the most energy per capita? Read more

Charted: Tax Revenue vs. GDP for Major Countries

Measuring the ratio of tax revenue to economic size reveals the government’s ability to spend on public services. Read more

How Oil Prices Went Subzero: Explaining the COVID-19 Oil Crash

How oil prices went negative: this explainer shows how a collapse in demand, a Saudi-Russia price war, and oversupply led to futures prices going wonky. Read more