At the start of the 19th century, less than 1% of humanity lived under democratic rule. See how systems of government have changed over the last...
This map shows the 25 oldest democracies in the world, based on how long current democratic governments have been in continuous power.
The history of Europe is breathtakingly complex, but this animated map helps makes sense of 2,400 years of shifting borders and nations.
Just 15 countries are responsible for almost three quarters of the world’s carbon emissions. But what does this look like per capita, and over time?
Many world flags are instantly recognizable, but there's more to it than meets the eye. What are the stories behind some of the world's most iconic...
Where are the happiest, least happy, and fastest improving countries worldwide? We've broken down this annual ranking by region to answer that question.
This intense animation plots data on nearly 70 years of arms sales, to compare the influence of the two superpowers from the Cold War to modern...
The world's most innovative companies want to get the best talent at any cost. See whether their home countries are helping or hurting their odds.
There's a persistent belief across America that crime is on the rise. This graphic amalgamates crime rate data from the FBI to show a very different...
Which countries are the most (and least) corrupt? This world map shows the figures for the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2018.
