The center of global trade has moved east. See how Asia erased the West’s once-commanding advantage in global exports.

China imported nearly twice as much oil as the U.S. in 2025, as the Asia-Pacific region took in half of the world's imported oil.

Electronics manufacturing by country is highly concentrated, with China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan accounting for 80.5%.

Girls recorded higher mean reading scores than boys in 89 of the 90 education systems tested in PISA 2025. Rwanda was the ...

Which countries are best at reading? See the latest PISA scores and how the world's top education systems compare.

See the most visited national parks in North America, led by Great Smoky Mountains with 11.5 million visitors.

See which countries are best at math based on PISA 2025 scores, with China and Singapore leading the global ranking.

What’s the legal age to buy beer worldwide? This map reveals the minimum purchase age across countries, from 13 to 25 ...

In 1990, manufacturing employed more people than any other sector in most states. By 2025, health care dominates over 80% of the country.

Where does your money buy a better life? This ranking compares quality of life and living costs across 41 major U.S. cities.

Key Takeaways The U.S. led defense R&D spending per $1,000 of GDP among OECD countries, at $3.64 in 2024. South Korea ranked second, allocating $2.06 per $1,000 of GDP to defense R&D. Spending falls ...

Bangladesh leads at 60.6%, ahead of Denmark (59.1%), Ukraine and Moldova (both 56.8%), and India (51.8%). Several African countries also rank highly, including Burundi, Togo, Rwanda, and Nigeria. A ...