See the story behind the numbers.
A publication for curious people who want to understand how the world works.
Start with a good question.
Where does our electricity come from? How many people are still offline? Why are ships travelling further even when trade grows slowly?
Global Data Stories explores questions like these through clear graphics and short, source-backed explanations. We cover energy, economies, technology, climate and the changing shape of society.
Our editorial standards
- Link to the evidence. Each story names its original sources and the editions used. We favour official statistical agencies, international institutions and established data research organisations.
- Keep dates visible. The publication date and the period measured are different things. Historical data, estimates and projections are labelled accordingly.
- Show the numbers. Charts have a data table and downloadable CSV. Comparisons use stated units and definitions. Bars start at zero.
- Explain the limits. A global average can hide a local difference. Estimates can change. We identify important uncertainties and avoid claiming that correlation proves causation.
- Be open about production. This launch collection was researched and drafted with AI assistance and prepared for editorial review. Source links and calculation notes are provided so readers can inspect the evidence.
A growing publication
Our first collection includes visual briefs as well as longer explanations. We will build on it with new research and update articles when the evidence changes.
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