Our World in Data
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Interactive charts and research on global development, health, and energy.
Our World in Data publishes open-access research and interactive visualizations on topics like poverty, disease, climate change, and education. Every chart is downloadable, embeddable, and backed by cited source data.
Why it is useful
Every claim is backed by downloadable data and transparent methodology. The interactive charts make complex global trends accessible without oversimplifying them.
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