Sandy beaches make up over one-third of the world's coastline, yet nearly half of them could disappear by 2100.
More than two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by water and hidden from sight. This animation drains the world’s oceans to reveal the ocean floor.
The world is in the midst of a notable demographic transition. Here's how the world population pyramid will change as we close in on the year...
In the next year or so, humanity is expected to pass the 8 billion person milestone. These charts and maps put global population growth into context.
Where you're from greatly influencers how you view the world. Here's a look at the core values in 94 different countries.
Global literacy mapped by generation, as well as a look at how the data on literacy has changed over time by country.