Mapped: The Largest Religious Group in Each Southeast Asian Country

Over centuries, the region has seen distinct waves of arriving religions from across the seas. A look at the biggest religious group, by country. Read more

Ranked: The 10 Busiest Ports in the World, by Cargo Traffic

As critical nodes for trade and commercial activity, we show the top 10 busiest ports in the world by cargo volume. Read more

Ranked: Which Economies Are the Most Competitive?

The world’s top countries excel in many fields—but there can only be one #1. How have the most competitive economies shifted in the past decade? 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

Ranked: The Most Valuable Nation Brands

A country’s national image can have a big impact on its economic fortunes. See which countries have the highest ranked nation brands. Read more

Shifting Perspectives: The Top Financial Centers in the World

Perceptions of major financial centers are being reexamined amid shifts in the geopolitical landscape, including Brexit and unrest in Hong Kong. Read more

Ranked: The Most Innovative Economies in the World

A country’s ability to innovate helps it stay competitive on the global stage. Where are the most innovative economies, and how has the list changed? Read more

The World’s Largest Shipping Hubs

The largest shipping hubs have gotten bigger and busier. Here’s a look at how the global landscape has evolved over the past 15 years. Read more

Which Asian Economies Have the Most Sustainable Trade Policies?

The Sustainable Trade Index ranks 19 Asian economies and the U.S. across three categories of trade sustainability. Read more

Mapped: Economic Freedom Around the World

The global average economic freedom score is at the highest its been in 27 years. Here we map the economic freedom score of nearly every country. Read more