This graphic shows what percentage of men versus women are smokers in the 50 most populous countries worldwide.
Global life expectancy has been increasing worldwide over the last 70 years. But how does the picture break down by region and by sex?
This animated video shows how much the population has grown over the last three centuries, and which regions have driven this growth.
Total private wealth in Africa is now estimated to be US$2.1 trillion. This map looks at where all that wealth is concentrated around the continent.
This graphic paints a picture of the world's population, showing which countries are most likely to welcome the next 1,000 babies.
Here's a look at how people around the world could be impacted by coastal flooding by 2100, based on rising sea level projections.
How much of the Earth’s population is located near the equator? This map visualizes the world’s population density by latitude.
The world’s material consumption is expected to grow from 41 billion tonnes in 2010 to about 89 billion tonnes by 2050. This graphic shows the impact...
Population density varies across the globe. These maps use geographical circles to show the most densely populated areas on multiple continents.
Global literacy rates have increased in the last few decades, but some countries are still lagging behind, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.