Insights
Data storytelling on development, trade, and more
U.S. tariffs and imports
26 March 2026
A number of countries' exports showed resilience to U.S. tariffs over the past year, thanks to high demand for particular products, closely integrated supply chains, and displacing other producers.
Global income and emissions
16 March 2026
Per capita greenhouse gas emissions are increasing, but not as fast as income. Disparities between high- and low-income countries remain large.
Declining global poverty
13 February 2026
The number of people living below the international poverty line has more than halved since 2000, though progress has been uneven across the world.
Agricultural trade by country income
23 January 2026
While often justified in protecting health and the environment, standards on food and agricultural products can be particularly limiting the lower-income countries that depend to a greater degree on these exports.