This graphic shows income distributions in 16 different countries around the world, using data from the World Inequality Database.
More than three billion people across the globe are unable to afford a healthy diet. See which countries are most affected.
Every day, hunger affects more than 700 million people. This live map from the UN highlights where hunger is hitting hardest around the world.
Amid the pandemic, the idea of Universal Basic Income has been gaining steam with policymakers. Where has it been tried, and has it worked?
Over 135 million people face acute food insecurity worldwide—but COVID-19 could almost double these numbers. Which regions could be most affected?
While the U.S. economic picture remains quite rosy, things change quickly when you zoom to the local level. This map shows the country's distressed communities.
This interactive graphic shows the poverty rate of every state, and also how poverty levels have changed over time according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
We look at the latest data from the World Bank, which reveals a drop in extreme poverty of 1 billion people globally since the year 1990.
Long-term trends really allow you to see human progress on the most important indicators, like poverty reduction, education, democracy, literacy, and health.
Eight men have the same wealth as the poorest 50% - we use the Oxfam report as a springboard to dive into a discussion on inequality,...