The IMF has released its economic growth forecasts for 2024. How do the G7 and BRICS countries compare? Read more
From tropical rainforests to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in contrasts. Read more
Tracking the difference between male and female labor force participation rates reveals large gender disparities for women at work. Read more
Saudi Aramco controls almost 259 billion barrels worth of oil and gas reserves. Read more
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
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
Countries which host large diasporas from around the world rank highly on this list of places sending the most remittances abroad. Read more
In 2023, the world consumed 2% more energy compared to 2022. Which countries consumed the most energy per capita? Read more
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 negative: this explainer shows how a collapse in demand, a Saudi-Russia price war, and oversupply led to futures prices going wonky. Read more