Economic Growth
The cost of hosting every Olympics since 1964
Hosting the Olympics is a costly business, and the final price can escalate quickly – according to a new study.
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Economic Growth
Countries where you can buy citizenship
Passports for sale: this is the booming global industry of economic citizenship.
Economic Growth
China’s working-age population will fall 23% by 2050
China’s working age population is set to shrink dramatically – but will still be 700m in 2050.
This extraordinary video shows you what it’s like to be a refugee
Watch this video on your phone to find out what it's like to be a refugee.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
5 female coders you have probably never heard of who changed the world
Five female coders who have made significant contributions to computer science – and indeed helped change the world.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Explainer: The internet of things
A guide to the Internet of Things.
Leadership
People know what they want from their leaders, but they’re not getting it
This is a five-year view on what people want from their leaders – and the key traits have remained consistent.
Economic Growth
Millennials will be the first generation to earn less than their parents
New research suggests that millennials may be the first to earn less than their predecessors – Generation X.
Leadership
The world has a leadership problem. So how do we fix it?
Persistent barriers are preventing people around the world from breaking through a “leadership glass ceiling”, according to a new report.
Resilience, Peace and Security
The richest countries take the fewest refugees
A new Oxfam report highlights the global divide in hosting refugees.
Education and Skills
This chart debunks some common myths about university students
This is why you might be wrong about modern US college students.
Industries in Depth
This visualization shows you 24 hours of global air traffic – in just 4 seconds
This animated map highlights the extent of global air traffic.
Geographies in Depth
中国的城市在膨胀，但真实数据着实令人震惊
到2030年，中国城市将容纳10亿多人——高达人口的70%。 面对如此迅速的城市化进程，中国必须拿出改革新方案。来自地方、区域及政府的决策者和规划人员都在共同努力，以确保各城市持久、稳定地发展。 中国的城市现状怎样？看看下面的数据吧，你会震惊的。大城市时代 由于人口向城市的大量迁移，在过去30年里，中国城市新增5亿人口。这被经济学家描述为“史上最大规模的闪电式人口流动...
Nature and Biodiversity
We are eating more fish than ever. Can our oceans cope?
The FAO’s new report charts the trends influencing the global fishing industry.
Geographies in Depth
As Brexit leaves Europe's future in the balance, could a single passport bring Africa closer together?
The African Union has launched the forerunner of its very own single African passport.